This policy applies to ryanbishop.co.uk, operated by Ryan Bishop, an AI strategy consultant based in Surrey, UK. It explains what data this site collects, why, and what that means for you.
Last updated: February 2026
What this site collects
This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long is spent on them, and where traffic comes from. Analytics only runs if you consent to it via the cookie banner when you first visit.
This site does not collect names, email addresses, or any information that directly identifies you as an individual unless you choose to contact me directly via email or LinkedIn.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This site uses cookies in the following categories:
- Necessary cookies — required for the site to function and to store your cookie consent preferences. These are set regardless of consent.
- Statistics cookies — set by Google Analytics if you consent, to collect anonymised data about how you use the site. No cookies in this category are set without your consent.
Cookie consent is managed by Cookiebot, a consent management platform operated by Cybot A/S. When you visit the site, a banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
Why this data is collected
Analytics data helps me understand which content is useful, where visitors come from, and how the site is being used. This informs future improvements to the site and supports the development of my consultancy practice.
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, the legal basis for analytics processing is consent (Article 6(1)(a)). No analytics cookies are set until you actively accept them via the cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and declining when the banner reappears.
Necessary cookies (including those used to store your consent choice) are set on the basis of legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)), as they are essential to the operation of the site.
Who processes your data
If you consent to analytics cookies, your data is processed by Google LLC on my behalf, acting as a data processor. For more information on how Google handles data, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Consent preferences are processed by Cybot A/S (Cookiebot). For more information, see Cookiebot's Privacy Policy.
I do not sell, share, or transfer your data to any other third party.
How long data is retained
Analytics data is retained for 14 months in Google Analytics, in line with Google's default data retention settings. Your cookie consent preference is stored for 12 months, after which you will be asked again.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Be informed — which this policy fulfils
- Withdraw consent — at any time, by clearing your browser cookies and declining analytics when the banner reappears on your next visit
- Object to processing — you can also opt out of Google Analytics across all sites using Google's opt-out browser add-on
- Access, rectification, and erasure — as no personally identifiable data is held about you by this site, these rights are not applicable in practice. If you have contacted me directly, you may request that I delete your correspondence.
External links
This site contains links to LinkedIn and other external platforms. Once you leave ryanbishop.co.uk, this privacy policy no longer applies. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Changes to this policy
If the way this site handles data changes materially, this policy will be updated and the date at the top of this page will reflect that.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you can reach me at [email protected].