Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Stonehill Consultancy (“Stonehill,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a consultancy firm specializing in high-signal content, expert collaboration, and fundraising across renewable energy, infrastructure, embedded science (ML/AI development), and general science. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your information when you interact with our website (stonehillconsultancy.com) or engage with our professional services.

2. Information Collection

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Information”).

  • Contact Information: Name, professional email address, phone number, and mailing address provided via our contact forms or inquiries.
  • Professional & Employment Information: Job title, company name, industry sector, and professional history provided during consultancy engagements.
  • Project & Financial Data: Information regarding government grants, corporate debt, or private equity inquiries related to renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and location data gathered automatically through cookies to improve site performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for high-level business operations, including:

  • Consultancy Fulfillment: To evaluate and process project financing requests and expert collaboration initiatives.
  • Communication: To respond to professional inquiries and provide expert-level service updates.
  • Business Development: To analyze trends in renewable energy, infrastructure, and embedded science sectors to better tailor our services.
  • Legal Compliance: To verify identities and maintain the integrity of our partnership and fundraising frameworks.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Stonehill does not sell, rent, or lease its client lists to third parties. We only share information with:

  • Financial & Strategic Partners: Accredited government agencies, corporate debt providers, or private equity firms involved in your project financing.
  • Professional Advisors: Legal, technical, or financial auditors who assist in the due diligence of your projects.
  • Legal Mandates: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety and property of the Company.

Identity Verification & Regulatory Compliance

To comply with international financial standards, Stonehill Consultancy utilizes a rigorous Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework. We perform comprehensive background, criminal, and libel screenings on all prospective partners before introducing them to our funding sources.

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard administrative and technical safeguards, including TLS 1.3 for data in transit and AES-256 encryption for sensitive files at rest. For a detailed breakdown of how long specific categories of data are stored, please refer to the Stonehill Data Retention Schedule (v2026.1), which is incorporated herein by reference.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with 2026 data standards, you have the right to:

Correction: Update inaccurate contact or project information.

Deletion: Request the removal of your data (subject to statutory retention periods for financial and fundraising records).

Access & Export: Request a copy of the professional data we hold about your business.