NON‑DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) (England & Wales)
This Non‑Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between:
(1) RVA Business Consultancy Ltd, operated by Richard Allmark, of [Business Address] (“Consultant”); and
(2) Any business, organisation, or individual engaging with RVA Business Consultancy Ltd, including those submitting information through the RVA Free Financial Health Check (“Client”).
Together, the Consultant and the Client are referred to as the “Parties”.
This Agreement applies automatically and immediately when the Client submits any information to the Consultant, including through the online Free Financial Health Check form.
1. Purpose of the Agreement
The Client may disclose financial, operational, strategic, commercial, or proprietary information (“Confidential Information”) to the Consultant for the purpose of receiving advisory services, business analysis, strategic guidance, or the Free Financial Health Check (“Permitted Purpose”). The Consultant agrees to protect all Confidential Information and use it solely for the Permitted Purpose.
2. Definition of Confidential Information
“Confidential Information” includes, without limitation:
• Financial data, accounts, statements, forecasts, margins, and cost structures
• Operational processes, supply chain details, logistics, and internal workflows
• Customer, supplier, distributor, or retailer information
• Intellectual property, product concepts, designs, branding, or copyright materials
• Business strategies, commercial plans, pricing structures, and market insights
• Any information submitted through the Free Financial Health Check form
• Any documents, files, or data shared verbally, digitally, or in writing
Confidential Information does not include information that:
• Is publicly available through no breach of this Agreement
• Was lawfully obtained by the Consultant from a third party without confidentiality obligations
• Must be disclosed by law or regulatory authority (with prior notice to the Client where permitted
3. Consultant’s Obligations
The Consultant agrees to:
3.1 Maintain strict confidentiality
All Confidential Information will be kept private, secure, and protected from unauthorised access. 3.2 Use information only for the Permitted Purpose
The Consultant will not use the Client’s information for any purpose other than providing consultancy services or producing the Free Financial Health Check.
3.3 No disclosure to third parties The Consultant will not share, transfer, sell, or disclose Confidential Information to any external party unless:
• The Client’s company directors provide explicit written consent;
or
• Disclosure is legally required.
3.4 Internal access only
Confidential Information may only be accessed by the Consultant and individuals within RVA Business Consultancy Ltd who are directly involved in delivering services to the Client. No external contractors or partners will access Client information without written approval.
3.5 Compliance with UK data protection law
The Consultant will process all personal and business data in accordance with:
• UK GDPR
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Applicable privacy and data security regulations
3.6 Secure data handling
The Consultant will implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including secure digital storage, encrypted communication where appropriate, and restricted access protocols.
4. Automatic NDA Coverage for Free Business Health Check
4.1 Automatic protection upon data entry
By entering any information into the RVA Free Business Health Check form, the Client is automatically protected under this NDA. No signature or additional acceptance is required.
4.2 Scope of protection
All data submitted through the form — including financial figures, operational details, commercial information, or any other business‑related content — is treated as Confidential Information under this Agreement.
4.3 Use of submitted data
Information submitted through the Free Business Health Check will be used solely to generate the Client’s personalised assessment and will not be shared with any third party.
4.4 No marketing use
Data submitted for the Free Financial Health Check will never be used for marketing, sales targeting, or any purpose outside the Permitted Purpose.
5. Client’s Obligations
The Client agrees to:
• Provide accurate information to the best of their knowledge
• Acknowledge that the quality of consultancy services depends on the accuracy of the information supplied
• Retain full ownership of all Confidential Information shared
6. No Transfer of Rights
Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership, copyright, intellectual property rights, or control of the Client’s Confidential Information to the Consultant.
7. Duration of Confidentiality
The Consultant’s duty of confidentiality continues for five (5) years from the date the Client’s information is submitted, unless:
• The Client’s directors provide written consent for earlier disclosure;
or
• Disclosure is required by law.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
The Consultant will retain Confidential Information only as long as necessary to fulfil the Permitted Purpose. Upon written request, the Consultant will securely delete or return all Confidential Information within 30 days, unless legal obligations require retention.
9. Limitation of Liability
The Consultant provides advice and assessments based on the information supplied by the Client. The Consultant is not liable for business decisions made by the Client based on the advice or reports provided.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from this Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Acceptance
By submitting information to RVA Business Consultancy Ltd — including through the Free Business Health Check — the Client confirms that they:
• Have read and understood this Agreement
• Agree to be bound by its terms
• Consent to the Consultant processing their data for the Permitted Purpose