Privacy Policy

How we collect, use and protect personal information in line with UK and EU data protection law.

Overview

Phoenix Ascent Limited ("Phoenix Ascent", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting personal data and handling it transparently, fairly and lawfully.

This policy explains how we process personal data when you use our website, contact us, or engage with our services. It is designed to align with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the EU GDPR (where applicable) and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications rules (PECR).

Last updated: 19 February 2026

Who Controls Your Data

Phoenix Ascent Supported Living Limited is the data controller for personal data processed through this website and our direct communications, unless we tell you otherwise in a specific context.

Contact: info@phoenixascent.co.uk | +44 (0)7830 074853

What Data We Collect

  • Identity and contact details (for example, name, email address, phone number and organisation details where provided)
  • Enquiry and referral information submitted through email, phone or web forms
  • Communications records (for example, messages sent to us and our replies)
  • Technical and usage data (for example, IP address, browser/device information, pages viewed and timestamps)
  • Cookie and similar tracking data where these technologies are enabled on the website

How We Use Personal Data

We may use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries, referrals and requests
  • Assess and manage referrals and service-related communications
  • Operate, maintain and improve website performance and security
  • Meet legal, safeguarding, regulatory and governance obligations

How Data May Be Shared

We only share personal data where there is a lawful basis and a clear need to do so, such as with:

  • Professional advisers, regulators and authorities where required by law
  • Service providers acting on our instructions (for example hosting, IT and communications providers)
  • Safeguarding partners where disclosure is necessary to protect individuals

Where third parties process personal data for us, we use contracts and controls required by data protection law.

International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we apply safeguards required by law (for example adequacy decisions or approved contractual clauses) and additional security measures where appropriate.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including legal, safeguarding, regulatory and record-keeping requirements.

Retention periods vary by data type and context. When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support core functionality, security and analytics.

Where legally required, we request consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and any cookie controls we provide.

Data Security

We apply technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

No internet transmission is completely secure, but we review our safeguards regularly and act promptly if a security issue is identified.

Your Data Protection Rights

You may have the following rights, subject to legal conditions:

  • Right to be informed
  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@phoenixascent.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity before actioning a request.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve your concern.

You also have the right to complain to your local supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.