Privacy Policy

Edward Rowe
Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Edward Rowe (“I”, “me”, or “my”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit edwardrowe.co (the “Website”) or interact with my content, publications, and related initiatives, including The Standard Model for Business.

I aim to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

  • Other applicable privacy laws in jurisdictions where users are located

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

2. Personal Data I Collect

Information You Provide

When you interact with the Website, you may provide information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company name

  • Job title

  • Contact information

  • Professional information

  • Information submitted through forms, downloads, or enquiries

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Date and time of visits

  • Pages viewed

  • Referral source

  • Website usage data

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.

3. How I Use Personal Data

I may use personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries or contact requests

  • Providing information about Edward Rowe, publications, and related initiatives

  • Providing information about The Standard Model for Business

  • Delivering requested resources or downloads

  • Operating and improving the Website

  • Analysing usage and engagement

  • Maintaining security and preventing misuse or fraud

  • Communicating with users who have requested updates

  • Complying with legal obligations

I do not sell personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where the GDPR applies, personal data is processed on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent

Where you have provided consent to receive communications.

Legitimate Interests

Where processing is necessary for legitimate interests, including:

  • operating and improving the Website

  • analysing user engagement

  • maintaining security

  • responding to enquiries

These interests do not override your fundamental rights.

Contractual Necessity

Where processing is required to provide requested services.

Legal Obligation

Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • ensure proper functionality

  • analyse visitor behaviour

  • improve performance

  • remember preferences

Cookies may include:

  • Essential cookies

  • Analytics cookies

  • Performance cookies

Where required by law, a cookie consent mechanism will be provided.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

I may use trusted third-party providers to support the Website, including:

  • hosting providers

  • analytics platforms

  • email distribution services

  • marketing tools

These providers process data only on my behalf and under appropriate safeguards.

7. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to or processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented, including:

  • standard contractual clauses

  • contractual protections

  • equivalent legal safeguards

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • respond to enquiries

  • maintain records

  • comply with legal obligations

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • access to your data

  • correction of inaccurate data

  • deletion of data

  • restriction of processing

  • data portability

  • objection to processing

  • withdrawal of consent

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

10. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to communications, you may opt out at any time by:

  • clicking the unsubscribe link, or

  • contacting me directly

Marketing communications will only be sent where permitted by law.

11. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against:

  • unauthorised access

  • loss

  • misuse

  • disclosure

  • alteration

However, no system is completely secure.

12. Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites.

I am not responsible for their privacy practices. You should review their policies separately.

13. Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under 18, and I do not knowingly collect data from children.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

15. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact:

Edward Rowe
Contact form
Website: edwardrowe.co