Privacy notice

Who we are

Ask Gareth is operated by ParagonQMS. This notice explains how we collect and use personal data on the Ask Gareth platform. For ParagonQMS commercial services, see the ParagonQMS privacy notice.

What we collect

• Account details you provide (name, email, organisation, role).
• Contributor application data (qualifications, LinkedIn, website, evidence links).
• Lead and enquiry form submissions, including category of interest.
• Usage analytics via cookies (see cookie section).

How we use it

• To operate accounts, memberships and contributor profiles.
• To moderate discussion and enforce our moderation policy.
• To respond to enquiries and route leads to ParagonQMS where you request it.
• To measure engagement and prioritise categories.

Cookies

Ask Gareth uses essential cookies for the platform to function and, once configured, optional analytics cookies. You can decline optional cookies without losing access to public content.

Your rights

You have the usual UK GDPR rights, including access, correction, deletion and objection. Contact ParagonQMS to exercise them.

Data sharing

We do not sell personal data. Enquiry data is shared with ParagonQMS commercial and portal teams only where you have asked to be contacted.

This is a template privacy notice for MVP publication. Final wording should be reviewed by ParagonQMS legal before public launch.