Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 21 June 2026
1. Who We Are
This website, olivierguitta.com, is operated by Olivier Guitta, geopolitical strategist and Managing Director of GlobalStrat ("we", "us", "our"). If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at olivier@olivierguitta.com.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when you choose to provide it through one of the enquiry forms on this website. Depending on which form you use, we may collect:
Your name
Your organisation or employer
Your email address
Your event type, location, and timing (speaking enquiries)
Your outlet or publication name (media enquiries)
The subject matter of your enquiry
Any additional information you include in free-text fields
We do not collect payment information, sensitive personal data, or data from children. We do not use cookies beyond those set automatically by Squarespace, our website platform (see Section 6 below).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the information you submit solely to respond to your enquiry. Specifically:
Speaking enquiries: to discuss your event and Olivier's availability
Private sessions enquiries: to follow up on executive briefing or training requests
Media enquiries: to facilitate interview bookings and commentary requests
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR): specifically, responding to a direct enquiry you have initiated. Where you have provided information voluntarily for a specific purpose, we rely on that purpose as the scope of our processing.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their own purposes. Your data may be accessible to:
Squarespace, Inc.: our website and form hosting provider, acting as a data processor on our behalf. Squarespace is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Their privacy policy is available at squarespace.com.
Our team: limited to individuals directly involved in responding to your enquiry.
We will not share your data with any other party unless required to do so by law.
6. Cookies and Tracking
This website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may set functional cookies required for the website to operate. We do not use additional analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies.
If you wish to manage cookie preferences, you can do so through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions.
7. Data Retention
We retain enquiry data for as long as necessary to respond to your request and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up. We do not retain personal data beyond one year unless there is an ongoing engagement or legal reason to do so.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data (where there is no overriding legal basis to retain it)
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request restriction of processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at olivier@olivierguitta.com. We will respond within one month.
9. International Transfers
Squarespace processes data in the United States. Squarespace is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and maintains appropriate safeguards for international transfers. No other international transfers of your data are made.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Olivier Guitta