Website Terms and Privacy
Part A: Website terms
1. Who we are
This website is operated by Lion Contracting Services Ltd (“Lion”, “we”, “us”), registered in England & Wales, company no. 14534589, Southgate House, Gloucester, GL1 1UB.
2. Using the website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not attempt to disrupt it, gain unauthorised access, or copy its content for commercial use without our permission. All content, logos and designs are owned by or licensed to us.
3. Information only
The content is general information about our services. It is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice, and you should not rely on it as such. Prices shown are starting points only and are confirmed in a written Order.
4. Links and availability
We are not responsible for the content of other websites we link to. We try to keep the website available and accurate, but do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted or error free, and we may change or remove content at any time.
5. Liability
Nothing excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or anything else that cannot lawfully be excluded. Otherwise, to the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for loss arising from your use of this website. Our services are governed by our Terms of Business.
6. Law
These website terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory rights you have as a consumer in your home country.
Part B: Privacy notice
1. Who is responsible for your data
Lion Contracting Services Ltd is the controller of personal data described in this notice. We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), registration number ZB718672. Contact: info@lion-group.co.uk, or write to us at Southgate House, Gloucester, GL1 1UB.
2. What we collect and why
| Data | Purpose and lawful basis |
| Name, email, phone, company and message when you use our contact form or email or phone us | To respond to your enquiry (legitimate interests, or steps before a contract) |
| Client and supplier contact and billing details | To provide services, invoice and keep accounts (contract; legal obligation) |
| Business contact details of prospective clients and partners, such as work email and role | B2B outreach about our services (legitimate interests), always with an easy way to opt out |
| Technical data such as IP address, held in our hosting provider’s server logs | Security and keeping the site running (legitimate interests) |
Messages sent through the contact form are delivered to our email inbox through our hosting provider’s mail server. The form is not used for marketing. This website does not use advertising cookies. Our use of cookies is explained in Part C.
3. Who we share it with
We share data only where needed with our hosting and email providers, accountants and professional advisers, vetted subcontractors, and public authorities where the law requires. We do not sell personal data. If a provider is outside the UK, we use appropriate safeguards, such as UK-recognised adequacy arrangements or standard contractual clauses.
4. How long we keep it
We keep enquiries that do not lead to work for up to 24 months, and client and accounting records for six years after the end of the relevant tax year, then delete or anonymise them.
5. Your rights
You can ask us to give you a copy of your data, correct it, delete it, restrict or object to our use of it, or send it to another provider. You can object to marketing at any time. To exercise a right, email us. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the ICO at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113. We would appreciate the chance to put things right first.
6. Security and changes
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. This website is not aimed at children. We may update this notice, and the date at the top shows the latest version.
Part C: Cookies
Cookies are small files saved on your device. We use one first-party cookie that is strictly necessary to remember your cookie choice, so it does not need consent. We do not currently use analytics or advertising cookies. If we add optional cookies later, they will only be set if you choose “Accept all”, and we will list them here.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| lion_cookie_consent | Remembers whether you chose “Necessary only” or “Accept all” | Strictly necessary, first party | 12 months |
You can change your choice at any time using “Cookie settings” in the footer of our website, or delete cookies in your browser settings.