Privacy Notice

PRIVACY NOTICE

Effective Date: May 2026

HillBridge Consulting (“HillBridge,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we process information.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our services.

 

1. Scope of This Notice

This Privacy Notice applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Individuals who submit inquiries or contact us
  • Survey and research participants
  • Prospective and existing clients

 

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organization and role (where applicable)
  • Messages, inquiries, and survey responses

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interaction data

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Client Engagement and Service Delivery

To respond to inquiries, assess your needs, and deliver services across our Advisory, Talent, and Learning & Development practices.

Insight Generation and Research

To understand client challenges, conduct research, perform analysis, and generate insights that inform our services and thought leadership.

Communications

To send updates, publications, and relevant information where consent has been provided.

Website Performance and Analytics

To monitor usage patterns and improve website performance using analytics tools (including Meta technologies where applicable).

Business Operations and Compliance

To manage internal processes and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have agreed to specific processing (e.g., newsletters, cookies)
  • Contractual necessity – to take steps prior to or during service engagement
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business and services
  • Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws and regulations

 

5. Lawful Basis by Activity

Activity Data Used Legal Basis
Responding to inquiries Name, email, phone, message Legitimate interest / Pre-contractual steps
Providing consulting services Contact + professional data Contractual necessity
Research & insight development Survey responses, anonymized data Legitimate interest
Sending communications Email, preferences Consent
Website analytics IP address, usage data Legitimate interest / Consent (cookies)
Marketing (Meta ads) Cookie identifiers, usage data Consent

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies (Cookie Notice)

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how our website is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies
    Required for website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies
    Help us understand how users interact with the website.
  • Marketing Cookies
    Used to deliver relevant advertisements, including via Meta platforms.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
 Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

 

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share your information with:

  • Analytics and marketing service providers (including Meta)
  • Professional advisers
  • Regulatory or governmental authorities where required

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

 

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred outside Nigeria.

Where this occurs, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with applicable laws.

 

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary.

 

Data Category Purpose Retention Period
Contact form data Responding to inquiries 12–24 months
Client data Service delivery Duration of engagement + 5 years
Survey responses Research and insights Up to 24 months (or anonymized earlier)
Marketing data Communications Until withdrawal of consent
Analytics data Website improvement 12 months

 

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

 

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

 

12. Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Notice:

HillBridge Consulting
 Email: [email protected]