1. Who We Are

Allocate-VA is the trading name of Alison Bingham, a sole trader based in the United Kingdom.

I provide virtual assistant services to small business owners, entrepreneurs, coaches, and self-employed professionals. My work includes business admin, inbox and CRM management, funnel and landing page creation (including on Systeme.io), productivity support with tools like Notion, and help with spreadsheets, document prep, and day-to-day tasks to keep businesses running smoothly.

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under registration number ZB337036.
Contact: alison@allocate-va.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Personal identifiers: Name, email address, and contact details.
• Website interactions: Data submitted via the contact form.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal data directly when:

• You fill out the contact form on our website, or send me a direct email.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form.
• Provide customer support related to our services.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the UK GDPR based on:

• Consent – Given when you submit your details via our contact form.
• Contractual obligations – When needed to provide services you've requested.

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Storage & Retention

• Data is stored securely.
• Contact form submissions are retained for up to one year, then permanently deleted.

7. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request transfer of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact alison@allocate-va.co.uk.
We’ll respond within one month, as required by UK GDPR.

8. Complaints

If you’re unhappy with how your data is handled, you can:

• Contact Alison at alison@allocate-va.co.uk
• Or file a complaint with the ICO: https://www.ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113

1. What Are Cookies?

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2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website works properly
• Analyse traffic (e.g. via Google Analytics)
• Remember user preferences

When you visit this site, you’ll be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies via a cookie banner. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time in your browser settings.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies – For core site functionality
• Analytics cookies – For usage tracking
• Functionality cookies – To remember preferences

4. Managing Cookies

You can:

• Block all cookies
• Delete cookies
• Set site-specific preferences

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website performance.

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6. Updates

We may occasionally update this policy. Check back for the latest version.