Privacy Notice

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how M4 Global Talent (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or contact us through our online form. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly.

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which collects certain information automatically to operate and secure the website.

2. Data Controller

M4 Global Talent
Email: jon.walmsley@m4talent.com

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us using the email above.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information you provide

When you submit an enquiry through the contact form, we collect the following information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content

We collect this information so we can respond to your enquiry.

3.2 Information collected automatically by Squarespace

Squarespace collects certain technical information when you visit this website, including:

  • Browser, network, and device information

  • Pages you visited before arriving on the site

  • Pages you view on the site

  • Your IP address

Squarespace requires this information to operate and secure the website. For more details, please refer to the Squarespace Privacy Policy.

3.3 Squarespace analytics

We use Squarespace’s built‑in analytics only. These collect basic site‑usage data such as:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser type

  • Pages visited and navigation paths

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring websites

No other analytics tools or tracking technologies are used.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries submitted through the contact form

  • Managing our communications with you

  • Operating and securing our website through Squarespace

  • Understanding basic website usage through Squarespace analytics

We do not use your data for marketing unless you explicitly request it.

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate Interests: to respond to enquiries you send through the contact form

  • Legitimate Interests / Platform Necessity: for Squarespace’s essential website operation and security functions

6. Data Sharing

We share your personal data only with:

  • Squarespace, our website hosting provider

  • Our email service provider, where contact form submissions are delivered

We do not share your personal data with marketers, advertisers, or any additional third‑party analytics services.
We do not sell or rent your personal data.

7. Data Storage and Retention

Contact form submissions are stored in:

  • The Squarespace dashboard

  • Our email inbox

We retain enquiry data for up to 12 months unless a longer retention period is required for administrative or legal purposes.

You may request early deletion at any time by contacting jon.walmsley@m4talent.com.

8. International Data Transfers

Because Squarespace is based in the United States, your personal data may be transferred outside the United Kingdom.

Squarespace uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with UK GDPR.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct any inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to certain processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, email: jon.walmsley@m4talent.com

10. Cookies

This website uses the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies (always active)

Required by Squarespace for:

  • Secure website display

  • Basic functionality

  • Site performance and stability

Squarespace Analytics cookies

Used to understand basic site traffic and activity.
No third‑party analytics or advertising cookies are used.

For detailed information, please refer to Squarespace’s documentation on “The Cookies Squarespace Uses.”

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.