Privacy

Last updated: August 2026

‍Here at Meet the People, we believe better decisions start with a closer understanding of people. We apply the same principle to the way we handle personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Who We Are

‍Meet the People Limited is a consultancy that helps organisations get closer to the people they serve through customer engagement, insight and lived experience.

‍Company Registration Number: 17419208

‍If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

‍Email: hello@meet-the-people.co.uk

Website: www.meet-the-people.co.uk

‍Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide when you:

  • Contact us through our website

  • Book a discovery call

  • Download resources or reports

  • Complete a quiz or assessment

  • Subscribe to updates

  • Register for events, webinars or workshops

‍This information may include:

  • Name

  • Job title

  • Organisation name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Information included within enquiries or messages

‍We also collect certain technical and usage information through Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

How We Use Your Information

‍We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests

  • Arrange meetings and consultations

  • Provide information about our services

  • Deliver resources you have requested

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Maintain and develop relationships with clients and prospective clients

  • Send marketing communications where you have chosen to receive them

We will only process personal information where we have a lawful basis for doing so under applicable data protection legislation.

Marketing Communications

‍From time to time, we may send information about:

  • New insights and research

  • Events and workshops

  • Thought leadership content

  • Service updates

‍You will only receive marketing communications where you have chosen to receive them or where we are otherwise permitted to contact you under applicable laws.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

‍Cookies and Analytics

‍Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how the site is used.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about website usage, such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Traffic sources

  • Device and browser information

This information helps us improve the performance and effectiveness of our website.

‍Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

‍Sharing Information

‍We do not sell personal information.

‍We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Google Analytics

  • Professional advisers where necessary

  • Technology providers supporting our website and communications

‍We take reasonable steps to ensure any third parties handle information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

‍We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Maintain business relationships

  • Meet legal, regulatory or contractual obligations

  • Improve our services

‍ When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

‍ Your Rights

‍Depending on your circumstances, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request a copy of your information in a portable format

  • Withdraw consent where consent has been provided

‍To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

‍ hello@meet-the-people.co.uk

‍ You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Data Security

‍We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. While no online system can ever be completely secure, we are committed to maintaining appropriate safeguards.

‍Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of external websites and encourage you to review their own privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology or the way we operate.

‍Any updates will be published on this page, and the date at the top of the policy will be updated accordingly.

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Last updated: August 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Meet the People Limited ("Meet the People", "we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By using our website, you can choose whether to allow non-essential cookies through our cookie consent preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively and provide information about how visitors use the site. Websites using cookies should explain what they do and obtain consent for non-essential cookies. [ico.org.uk], [sprintlaw.co.uk]

‍Who We Are

‍Meet the People Limited
Company Registration Number: 17419208

‍Email: hello@meet-the-people.co.uk

‍Website: www.meet-the-people.co.uk

‍How We Use Cookies

‍We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing activities

‍Google Analytics

‍We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google.

‍Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Device type and browser information

  • Approximate geographic location

  • How visitors arrived at the website

The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors.

‍Google Analytics sets cookies on your device only where you have provided consent through our cookie banner. UK cookie rules require consent before non-essential analytics cookies are placed on a user's device.

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For more information about how Google uses data, visit:

‍ https://policies.google.com/privacy

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Cookies We Use: Analytics Cookies

‍Cookie _ga

Purpose Distinguishes individual visitors and helps measure site usage

Duration Up to 2 years

Cookie ga*

Purpose Maintains session state and usage statistics

Duration Up to 2 years

‍Google may update the cookies used by Google Analytics from time to time.

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Managing Your Preferences

‍When you first visit our website, you will be given the option to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your cookie preferences

‍You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link available on our website.

‍Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings.

‍Third-Party Cookies

‍At present, Meet the People only uses Google Analytics for website analytics.

‍If we introduce additional services that place cookies on your device, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or the services we use.

Any changes will be posted on this page together with the revised update date.

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