Privacy Policy

Lokhem Business Solutions

Effective Date: [01/01/2026]
Last Updated: [03/08/2026]

At Lokhem Business Solutions, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. We recognise the importance of safeguarding personal data and process it in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and all other applicable data protection legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, the circumstances in which it may be shared, and the rights you have regarding your personal information.

By using our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge the practices described within this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Lokhem Business Solutions provides professional HR, People & Culture and Business Support services to organisations throughout the United Kingdom.

We help businesses manage and develop their people through practical HR advice, employment law guidance, employee relations support, organisational development, business consultancy, leadership support, workplace compliance and strategic business solutions tailored to each client's needs.

For the purposes of UK data protection legislation, Lokhem Business Solutions is the Data Controller for the personal information described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Details

Lokhem Business Solutions

Email: info@lokhemni.com

Telephone: 07894 443165

Website: www.lokhem.co.uk

What Personal Information We Collect

The personal information we collect depends upon how you interact with us and the services we provide.

This may include:

  • Name

  • Job title

  • Employer or organisation

  • Business address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Information contained within enquiries or correspondence

  • Information relating to HR consultancy services

  • Employee relations information

  • Business support project information

  • Leadership and organisational development information

  • Documentation we prepare on your behalf

  • Training or workshop attendance records

  • Feedback from workshops, consultancy or events

  • Website usage information

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Cookie preferences

  • Marketing communication preferences

Where appropriate, we may also process personal information relating to employees of our client organisations where this is necessary to deliver our contracted HR, People & Culture or Business Support services.

Special Category Personal Data

As part of providing HR and employment support services, we may process special category personal data where necessary.

This may include information relating to:

  • Health or sickness absence

  • Employee relations matters

  • Disciplinary or grievance matters

  • Equality and diversity information

  • Other information protected under UK GDPR

We only process this information where there is an appropriate lawful basis and an additional condition for processing under Article 9 of the UK GDPR.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Contact us through our website

  • Telephone or email us

  • Request information about our services

  • Become a client

  • Attend a workshop, seminar or training session

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates

  • Complete forms on our website

We may also receive information from:

  • Your employer

  • Professional advisers

  • Publicly available sources

  • Other organisations where you have authorised the sharing of information

How We Use Your Information

We process personal information to:

  • Deliver HR, People & Culture and Business Support services

  • Provide employment law guidance

  • Prepare HR documentation and policies

  • Support employee relations matters

  • Deliver leadership and organisational development services

  • Provide strategic business support

  • Arrange meetings, workshops and training

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Produce reports and recommendations

  • Manage client relationships

  • Improve our services

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our business from fraud or misuse

  • Send relevant communications where appropriate

We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis for doing so.

Lawful Bases for Processing

Depending upon the circumstances, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with a legal obligation

  • Legitimate interests

  • Consent

  • Protection of vital interests where applicable

  • The establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims where appropriate

Marketing Communications

Where you have requested information from us or consented to receive marketing communications, we may contact you regarding:

  • HR updates

  • Employment law developments

  • Business support insights

  • Workshops and events

  • Business news

  • New services

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyse website performance and enhance your browsing experience.

(see cookies policy)

Sharing Your Information

We treat all personal information confidentially.

Where necessary, we may share personal information with trusted third parties including:

  • IT service providers

  • Secure cloud hosting providers

  • Professional advisers

  • Accountants

  • Legal advisers

  • Regulatory authorities

  • Government bodies where required by law

All third-party providers are required to protect personal information appropriately and only process it in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

We never sell your personal information.

International Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR.

Data Security

We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information from accidental loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

These measures include:

  • Secure cloud-based systems

  • Password-protected devices

  • Restricted access controls

  • Staff confidentiality obligations

  • Regular security reviews

  • Secure disposal of confidential information

Although we take appropriate precautions, no method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.

Typical retention periods include:

Information Typical Retention Period General enquiries Up to 12 months Client records Up to 7 years after completion of services Financial records6 years (or longer where required by law)Marketing preferences Until consent is withdrawn Website analytics In accordance with our cookie settings

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

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate

  • Restrict the processing of your information

  • Object to processing based upon legitimate interests

  • Request the transfer of your personal information where applicable

  • Withdraw consent where processing relies upon consent

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

We aim to respond to all valid requests within one calendar month.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information relating to a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legislation, our services or our business operations.

The latest version will always be published on our website together with the date it was last updated.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Lokhem Business Solutions

Email: info@lokhemni.com

Telephone: 07894 443165

Website: www.lokhem.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with how we have handled your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Website: https://ico.org.uk