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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026
 

1. Who we are
 

The Thinking Ground trading as Clear Sky Marketing Ltd  (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the controller of your personal data for the purposes of UK data protection law.

Email: sally@thethinkingground.com
Phone: 07943 725508
 

2. What data we collect
 

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Information you provide to us: name, email address, phone number, company name, and anything you include in a message or enquiry form.

  • Website usage data: pages visited, time on site, referral source, and device and browser information.

  • Marketing preferences: your choices about receiving emails or other communications.
     

We do not intentionally collect special category data (such as health or biometric information).

 

Please do not submit it via the website.

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3. How we collect your data

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We collect data when you:

  • submit a contact form or email us

  • book a call or request information

  • sign up to marketing communications (where offered)

  • browse our website (through cookies and similar technologies)
     

4. Why we use your data and our legal basis

 

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

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  • To respond to enquiries and provide information you request

Legal basis: legitimate interests (running our business and responding to requests) or contract (where you are taking steps toward becoming a client).

  • To deliver services to clients and manage the relationship

Legal basis: contract and legitimate interests.

  • To improve our website and understand how it is used (for example, through analytics)

Legal basis: legitimate interests.

  • To send marketing communications (only where you have opted in, or where permitted for existing customers)

Legal basis: consent (and you can withdraw at any time).

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal basis: legal obligation.

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5. Who we share your data with
 

We may share your data with trusted suppliers who help us operate our business, for example:
 

  • website hosting and IT providers

  • analytics and performance tools

  • email and CRM systems

  • scheduling and meeting tools

  • professional advisers (accountants, legal advisers)


We only share what is necessary and require suppliers to protect your data.
 

We do not sell your personal data.
 

6. International transfers
 

Some of our suppliers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards such as UK addenda to standard contractual clauses, or suppliers with recognised adequacy arrangements.
 

7. How long we keep your data
 

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Typical retention periods are:

  • enquiries: up to [e.g. 12–24 months] after last contact

  • client records: up to [e.g. 6 years] after the end of the relationship (for tax and legal reasons)

  • marketing lists: until you unsubscribe or we refresh records
     

8. Your rights
 

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • access to the personal data we hold about you

  • correction of inaccurate data

  • deletion of your data (in certain situations)

  • restriction of processing (in certain situations)

  • objection to processing based on legitimate interests

  • data portability (in certain situations)

  • withdrawal of consent (where we rely on consent)
     

To exercise your rights, contact us at sally@thethinkingground.com
 

9. Cookies
 

We use cookies and similar technologies to make our website work and to understand how it is used.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, our cookie banner.

If you use analytics tools such as Google Analytics, you should also list them in your cookie policy and confirm how users can opt out.
 

10. Links to other websites
 

Our website may include links to third party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy statements.
 

11. Keeping your data secure

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We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including access controls and secure systems. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
 

12. Complaints
 

If you have concerns, please contact us first and we will try to resolve them. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

13. Changes to this statement

We may update this privacy statement from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.

Last updated: February 2026
 

1. Who we are
 

The Thinking Ground trading as Clear Sky Marketing Ltd  (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the controller of your personal data for the purposes of UK data protection law.

Email: sally@thethinkingground.com
Phone: 07943 725508
 

2. What data we collect
 

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Information you provide to us: name, email address, phone number, company name, and anything you include in a message or enquiry form.

  • Website usage data: pages visited, time on site, referral source, and device and browser information.

  • Marketing preferences: your choices about receiving emails or other communications.
     

We do not intentionally collect special category data (such as health or biometric information).

 

Please do not submit it via the website.

​

3. How we collect your data

​

We collect data when you:

  • submit a contact form or email us

  • book a call or request information

  • sign up to marketing communications (where offered)

  • browse our website (through cookies and similar technologies)
     

4. Why we use your data and our legal basis

 

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

​

  • To respond to enquiries and provide information you request

Legal basis: legitimate interests (running our business and responding to requests) or contract (where you are taking steps toward becoming a client).

  • To deliver services to clients and manage the relationship

Legal basis: contract and legitimate interests.

  • To improve our website and understand how it is used (for example, through analytics)

Legal basis: legitimate interests.

  • To send marketing communications (only where you have opted in, or where permitted for existing customers)

Legal basis: consent (and you can withdraw at any time).

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal basis: legal obligation.

​

5. Who we share your data with
 

We may share your data with trusted suppliers who help us operate our business, for example:
 

  • website hosting and IT providers

  • analytics and performance tools

  • email and CRM systems

  • scheduling and meeting tools

  • professional advisers (accountants, legal advisers)


We only share what is necessary and require suppliers to protect your data.
 

We do not sell your personal data.
 

6. International transfers
 

Some of our suppliers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards such as UK addenda to standard contractual clauses, or suppliers with recognised adequacy arrangements.
 

7. How long we keep your data
 

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Typical retention periods are:

  • enquiries: up to [e.g. 12–24 months] after last contact

  • client records: up to [e.g. 6 years] after the end of the relationship (for tax and legal reasons)

  • marketing lists: until you unsubscribe or we refresh records
     

8. Your rights
 

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • access to the personal data we hold about you

  • correction of inaccurate data

  • deletion of your data (in certain situations)

  • restriction of processing (in certain situations)

  • objection to processing based on legitimate interests

  • data portability (in certain situations)

  • withdrawal of consent (where we rely on consent)
     

To exercise your rights, contact us at sally@thethinkingground.com
 

9. Cookies
 

We use cookies and similar technologies to make our website work and to understand how it is used.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, our cookie banner.

If you use analytics tools such as Google Analytics, you should also list them in your cookie policy and confirm how users can opt out.
 

10. Links to other websites
 

Our website may include links to third party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy statements.
 

11. Keeping your data secure

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We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including access controls and secure systems. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
 

12. Complaints
 

If you have concerns, please contact us first and we will try to resolve them. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

13. Changes to this statement

We may update this privacy statement from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.

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