READY TO FIND A NEW CAREER PATH IN 10 MINUTES?
THE CREATIVE CAREER PATHFINDER
A 10-minute AI tool that shows where your skills & strengths translate beyond traditional media
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When your industry shrinks, your options don’t
A fast way to see how your experience translates beyond traditional media, without pretending you’re starting from scratch
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
The Creative Career Pathfinder is a short, AI-powered tool for senior creative professionals working in traditional media.
It helps you see how your existing skills and experience translate into roles and sectors beyond traditional media, where opportunities are growing.
A clear overview of how your current skills transfer beyond traditional media
Identify which parts of your experience translate cleanly into growing sectors, and where they are most valued.
Examples of realistic transition paths for senior creative professionals
See how people with similar backgrounds have moved into adjacent roles and industries, based on real hiring patterns.
Practical context to help you assess fit and direction
Understand the types of roles, environments, and sectors where your experience makes sense, without needing to commit to a move.
The Creative Career Pathfinder gives senior creatives a fast, practical way to expand their options beyond traditional media, in under 10 minutes.
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20/01/2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Andy Sockanathan (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data.
We collect personal information to deliver the Creative Career Pathfinder, communicate with you about related coaching services, and improve our content and services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller:
Andy Sockanathan
Email: andy@andysockanathan.com
Website: https://www.andysockanathan.com
2. Information We Collect
When you sign up for the Creative Career Pathfinder or interact with our services, we may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Any additional information you voluntarily provide (for example, career background or industry)
This information is collected through opt-in forms on our website or landing pages.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Deliver the Creative Career Pathfinder and related materials
Send emails about coaching services, insights, and relevant updates
Respond to enquiries or requests you make
Improve our services, content, and user experience
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
Consent – You provide explicit consent when you opt in via our forms
Legitimate Interest – To deliver the content and services you have requested
Contractual Necessity – Where applicable, if you later engage in paid coaching services
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored and processed using secure, reputable platforms.
Primary data storage:
Personal data is primarily stored and managed within HubSpot, which we use as our customer relationship management (CRM) system and long-term system of record.
Additional processing:
We also use Systeme.io to deliver lead magnets and manage email communications. Data may be temporarily processed within Systeme.io for these purposes.
Retention:
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, or until you request deletion.
Security measures:
We use password-protected systems, access controls, and security features provided by our service providers to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.
Some data may be transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections.
6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our business and deliver our services, including:
HubSpot – CRM, contact management, and website services
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policySysteme.io – lead magnet delivery and email marketing
https://systeme.io/privacy-policyGoogle Analytics – website analytics and performance monitoring
https://policies.google.com/privacy
All third-party providers process data in accordance with UK GDPR and apply appropriate safeguards.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
andy@andysockanathan.com
8. Marketing Communications
If you opt in, we may send you emails about coaching services, insights, and related content.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any marketing email
Opt-out requests are processed promptly
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website and landing pages may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Analyse website usage
Improve performance and user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The most recent version will always be available on our website, with the updated date shown at the top of this page.
11. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your personal data is handled, please contact us directly at:
andy@andysockanathan.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
12. Contact Information
Data Controller: Andy Sockanathan
Email: andy@andysockanathan.com
Website: https://www.andysockanathan.com
Physical address:
15 Kingswood Crescent
Leeds
LS8 2BG