Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7th January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how AENi (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website or contact us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who we are
Business name: AENi
Status: Pre-incorporation (intending to incorporate as a UK limited company)
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Contact email: josephethanhammond@gmail.com
For the purposes of data protection law, AENi is the data controller of your personal data.
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Contact details: name, email address, phone number
Professional information: company or organisation name
Communications: messages you submit via our contact form or email
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage data: information about how visitors interact with our website
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
3. How we collect your data
We collect personal data when you:
Submit a contact or enquiry form on our website
Contact us directly via email
Use or browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)
4. How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries and communications
Engage in one-to-one business correspondence
Understand how our website is used and improve its performance
Operate and maintain our website
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not use your data for marketing purposes.
5. Lawful bases for processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Legitimate interests — to operate our website and respond to business enquiries
Consent — where required (e.g. non-essential cookies)
Legal obligation — where processing is required by law
You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the applicable basis.
6. Sharing your data
We do not sell personal data.
We may share personal data with trusted service providers who support our website and infrastructure, including:
Website hosting and analytics providers (e.g. Squarespace)
These providers process data only on our instructions and are required to apply appropriate security measures.
7. Cookies and analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly
Analyse website traffic and usage
Improve user experience
A cookie banner is displayed when you first visit the site, allowing you to manage your preferences. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
8. Data storage and security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at josephethanhammond@gmail.com.
10. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
11. Future services
We intend to introduce additional services in the future, which may include user accounts, data dashboards, and client portals. When these services are launched, this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect any changes in data processing activities.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated date shown above.
13. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Email: josephethanhammond@gmail.com