Privacy Policy

Hawkins Social Work Consultancy Limited is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our approach is grounded in trauma informed social work practice, which emphasises safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.

Last updated: March 2026

Quick facts

We do not sell your personal data
Used only for services, safeguarding and legal duties
Shared only where necessary and lawful
You have full data rights under UK GDPR

Trauma-informed approach

We handle information in a way that prioritises safety, trust, empowerment, and sensitivity.

Clear and transparent

We explain what we collect, why we collect it, and how your information is used.

Secure and confidential

We apply strong safeguards to protect sensitive and personal information at all times.

Important

Please avoid including identifying case details in emails or initial enquiries. If needed, we will advise a secure method for sharing sensitive information.

Who We Are Hawkins Social Work Consultancy Limited provides social work, advocacy, consultancy, and related professional services within the United Kingdom. Data Controller: Hawkins Social Work Consultancy Limited Email: hello@hawkinssocialwork.com Phone: 07903 768771 Our Trauma Informed Commitment to Your Data Safety We create systems that prioritise the physical and emotional safety of service users... Trustworthiness and Transparency We use clear, honest communication... Collaboration Where appropriate, we involve you... Empowerment We focus on supporting your strengths... Individual Sensitivity We recognise that individuals may experience and express trauma differently... The Information We Collect Personal Information  Name,  Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address),  Date of birth,  Professional information,  Form submissions Special Category Data  Health information,  Social care history,  Safeguarding data,  Advocacy/court data Website Usage Information  IP address,  Browser type,  Pages visited,  Cookies How We Use Your Information  Service delivery  Case management  Legal compliance  Communication  Website improvement Legal Basis for Processing  Consent  Contract  Legal obligation  Vital interests  Legitimate interests Sharing Your Information  Local authorities  Health/Education professionals  Legal representatives  Safeguarding bodies  Regulators Data Storage and Security  Encrypted storage  Secure email  Access controls  Staff training How Long We Keep Your Information  Client records: 7 years  Safeguarding: as required  Enquiries: 6–12 months Cookies Our website may use cookies... Your Rights  Access  Correction  Deletion  Restriction  Objection  Portability External Links We are not responsible for third-party sites. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this policy. Contact Us Email: hello@hawkinssocialwork.com Phone: 07903 768771

Questions about privacy?

If you need clarification about how information is handled, please get in touch.