Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Michael Thornhill, a specialist in renewable energy recruitment, leadership coaching, and the host of The Renewable Energy Leadership Podcast. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact form submissions (name, email address, company, and message)
• Newsletter subscription email addresses
• Podcast guest application details (name, job title, LinkedIn profile, and pitch)

We also collect standard web analytics data (page views, referral sources, browser type) through anonymised analytics tools. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• Send you newsletter updates if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Review and respond to podcast guest applications
• Improve the website and understand how visitors use it

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating this website, provided they agree to keep your information confidential. We may also disclose information where required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and subscriber data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact [email protected].

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].