Terms, Privacy & Cookies

Last updated: August 2026

1. Terms of Use

1.1 Who we are

This website (thescute.co.uk) is operated by The Scute (“we”, “us”, “our”), (The Scute Coaching & Consultancy Ltd, 16721276, Chauffeurs Room, Stansted House, Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, England, PO9 6DX). By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1.2 Use of this website

This website is provided for informational purposes, to describe our coach training and coaching services, and to allow visitors to make enquiries or sign up for updates.

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and not in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the site.

We may update, amend, or remove content on the website at any time without notice.

1.3 Intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, and course materials — is owned by or licensed to The Scute, unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use this content without our prior written permission, except for your own personal, non-commercial use.

1.4 No professional advice

Content on this website is provided for general information only and does not constitute coaching, professional, or legal advice. You should not rely on it as a substitute for a formal engagement with us or another qualified professional.

1.5 Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Scute Coaching & Consultancy Ltd excludes liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website, save for liability which cannot be excluded by law (such as for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or fraud).

1.6 Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked websites.

1.7 Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

1.8 Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when they were last revised.

2. Privacy Notice

This notice explains how The Scute collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit thescute.co.uk, in line with UK data protection law (including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).

2.1 Who we are (data controller)

Scute (The Scute Coaching & Consultancy Ltd, 16721276, Chauffeurs Room, Stansted House, Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, England, PO9 6DX) is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2.2 What data we collect

We collect personal data when you interact with our website, specifically:

• Contact form submissions — name, email address, and any other details you choose to include in your message.
• Newsletter / email sign-ups — name and email address, and your marketing preferences.
• Website analytics — information about how you use our site, collected automatically via cookies (see our Cookie Policy below).

2.3 How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries you submit via our contact form.
• Send you newsletters or marketing updates, where you have opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time.
• Understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.
• Meet our legal and regulatory obligations.

2.4 Our legal basis for processing

Consent — for newsletter sign-ups and non-essential cookies.

Legitimate interests — for responding to enquiries and improving our website, where this does not override your rights.

2.5 Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us run our website and communications (for example, our email newsletter provider and hosting provider). These providers are only permitted to use your data to provide services to us.

2.6 How long we keep your data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe; enquiry data is retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond and follow up.

2.7 Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
• Ask us to delete your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from our newsletter).
• Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.

2.8 Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your data, please contact us at hello@thescute.co.uk.

3. Cookie Policy

3.1 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function and allow us to understand how it is used.

3.2 Cookies we use

Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be switched off.

Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. Google Analytics), so we can improve it. These are only set with your consent.

3.3 Managing cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website functions.

3.4 Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons.
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