Who I am

I’m Sue Bayes, trading as Databayes Ltd. I provide data analytics and training services, specialising in Power BI, Excel and the Microsoft Power Platform.

What this policy covers

This policy explains how I handle personal data when you use my website, contact me, or work with me.

What data I collect

Information you give me directly (such as your name, email, or business details when you make an enquiry or book a session).

Information collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy).

Information needed to provide services or training to you.

How I use your data

I only use your data for:

Responding to enquiries and providing services you’ve requested.

Managing bookings and training sessions.

Running the website and improving its content.

Marketing, where you have opted in or where there’s a clear legitimate interest.

Lawful basis

I rely on one of the following legal grounds to process your data:

Consent (for example, when you subscribe to updates).

Contract (to deliver the services you’ve asked me for).

Legitimate interest (such as running the website and keeping in touch with existing clients).

Legal obligation (where required to keep records).

How long I keep data

I keep personal data only as long as it is needed for the purpose collected. When it is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

Sharing your data

I do not sell your data. I may share limited personal data with trusted service providers who help me operate my business (for example, web hosting, Microsoft, payment providers, analytics tools). These providers are required to keep your data secure.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

Access the data I hold about you.

Ask me to correct or delete your data.

Object to how your data is used.

Withdraw consent where that is the legal basis.

Lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk).

Contact

For any questions about this policy or your data, email me at sue@suebayes.com.