Privacy Policy

Mark Pygott Consulting & PASSAGE

Last updated: 12 October 2026

1. Who We Are

Mark Pygott Consulting and PASSAGE are brands operated by Mark Pygott MW Consulting Ltd, a UK limited company.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter or enquire about our services.

For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Mark Pygott MW Consulting Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

For privacy enquiries, please contact mark.pygott@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Your name, email address and any contact details you provide.

  • Information submitted through enquiry forms or email correspondence.

  • Details about your business requirements, wine interests or travel preferences that you choose to share.

  • Your newsletter subscription preferences and consent records.

  • Website usage information collected through Squarespace Analytics and applicable cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries about Mark Pygott Consulting and PASSAGE.

  • Discuss, plan and deliver requested consulting services or wine journeys.

  • Send newsletters, business updates and information about our services where you have subscribed.

  • Manage client relationships and business communications.

  • Maintain and improve our website and understand how visitors engage with it.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where UK GDPR or EU GDPR applies, we process personal information on the following grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To take steps towards providing services you have requested or fulfilling an agreement.

  • Legitimate interests: To respond to relevant enquiries, maintain business relationships and administer our business, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.

  • Consent: To send newsletters and promotional emails where required, and to use non-essential cookies where consent is necessary.

  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable accounting, tax and other legal requirements.

5. Newsletters and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you updates, insights and information relating to Mark Pygott Consulting and PASSAGE.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our marketing emails or by contacting mark.pygott@gmail.com.

We will not automatically subscribe you to marketing communications simply because you submit an enquiry.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our website and deliver our services.

These may include:

  • Squarespace, for website hosting, enquiry forms, analytics and any newsletter functionality used.

  • Email and communications providers.

  • Relevant wine producers, accommodation providers and other partners where necessary to arrange a requested wine journey.

  • Professional advisers where required for legitimate business purposes.

We only share information where appropriate and do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses Squarespace Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor engagement.

Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality and analytics. Where consent is legally required, non-essential cookies and tracking technologies will be subject to your preferences.

You can manage your choices through our cookie consent controls, where available, and your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries, provide services, manage our business relationships and comply with legal obligations.

Newsletter subscriber information is retained while you remain subscribed, subject to any limited retention necessary for compliance purposes.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete it securely.

9. International Data Transfers

As we work with international clients and service providers, personal information may be processed outside the United Kingdom.

Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect personal information transferred internationally.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your information.

  • Object to or restrict certain uses of your information.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Request data portability in certain circumstances.

You may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or another relevant supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact mark.pygott@gmail.com.

11. Information Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies separately.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our business, website or legal obligations. The latest version will be published on this page.

14. Contact

Mark Pygott MW Consulting Ltd
Operating as Mark Pygott Consulting and PASSAGE

Registered office: 5 Beauley Rd, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS3 1PX
Email: mark.pygott@gmail.com