The Ubuntu Partnership

Last updated: 09 February 2026

1. Introduction

The Ubuntu Partnership (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, engage with our services, or otherwise interact with us.

We are a UK-based business and act as the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”).

This website and our services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data relating to anyone under the age of 16.

2. Who We Are

The Ubuntu Partnership is a leadership, people strategy and coaching consultancy supporting women and organisations worldwide.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Email: ashleymessina@theubuntupartnership.com
Country of establishment: United Kingdom

3. What Personal Data We Collect

“Personal data” means any information that can identify you as an individual. Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following:

a) Identity & Contact Data

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Job title and organisation (where relevant)

b) Professional & Profile Data

• Coaching or programme enquiries

• Information you voluntarily share during coaching, discovery calls, workshops or surveys

• Preferences, feedback and reflections you choose to provide

We only collect information that is relevant to delivering thoughtful, effective support.

c) Technical & Usage Data

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Time zone and approximate location

• Information about how you use our website

This data is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

d) Marketing & Communications Data

• Preferences for receiving communications

• Responses to emails, newsletters or events

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

• When you contact us via our website, email or social platforms

• When you sign up for newsletters, resources, programmes or events

• When you engage in coaching, consulting or workshops with us

• Through automated technologies such as cookies and analytics tools

• Occasionally, from publicly available professional sources (e.g. LinkedIn)

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We only use your personal data where the law allows us to. Most commonly, we use it to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide our services

• Deliver coaching, consulting, workshops and resources

• Manage our relationship with you professionally and responsibly

• Improve our website, services and communications

• Send relevant updates, insights or invitations (where you have not opted out)

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

6. Lawful Bases for Processing

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

• Performance of a contract – where we are delivering services to you

• Legitimate interests – to operate, grow and improve our business thoughtfully

• Consent – where you have explicitly opted in (e.g. marketing emails)

• Legal obligation – where required by law

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

7. Marketing Communications

You will only receive marketing communications from us if:

• You have requested information from us, or

• You have engaged with our services and not opted out

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

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to help it function properly and to understand how visitors use it.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

For more information, please see the ICO’s guidance on cookies:
https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

9. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data where necessary and appropriate, including with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. email platforms, scheduling tools, payment processors)

• Professional advisors (legal, financial, technical)

• Regulators or authorities where legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with the law.

10. International Data Transfers

As we support clients worldwide, some of our service providers may be based outside the UK.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• UK-approved contractual protections

• Transfers to countries deemed to provide adequate data protection

11. Data Security

We take data security seriously and have appropriate measures in place to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Access to personal data is limited to those who need it to perform their role.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements.

Where appropriate, we anonymise data so it can no longer be linked to you.

13. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent

• Request data portability

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

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

We would always welcome the opportunity to address your concerns directly first.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies separately.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, communicated to you.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

The Ubuntu Partnership
Email: ashleymessina@theubuntupartnership.com