Privacy Policy for Joint Event by UK Start Now CIC & Grow With Intent Limited

Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the jointly organised event by UK Start Now CIC and Grow With Intent Limited (“we,” “us,” “our”). It explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you register for or participate in this event.

By interacting with this event, including registering, completing forms, joining WhatsApp communities, or opting into marketing updates, you agree to the terms outlined below.

UK Start Now CIC is the primary data controller for this event. Grow With Intent Limited may act as a joint controller or data processor depending on your preferences (e.g. if you opt into their WhatsApp community or mailing list).

Information Collection and Use

Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us when you:

– Register for our services or events.

– Join the WhatsApp community of UK Start Now CIC or Grow With Intent Limited (depending on your selection).

– Subscribe to our mailing list.

– Contact us via email, phone, website, social media or WhatsApp community.

– Provide feedback or participate in surveys.

The personal information we collect may include:

– Name, email address, phone number and postal address.

– Business details such as business name and type.

– Payment information for services and event registrations.

– Any other information you choose to provide.

Purpose of Data Collection

We use the information we collect to:

– Provide and manage our services including event registration and client management.

– Communicate with you about our services, events and relevant updates.

– Facilitate networking opportunities and community support among members.

– Improve our services and events based on your feedback and interactions.

– Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

– Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

– The performance of a contract with you.

– Compliance with legal obligations.

– Our legitimate interests such as improving our services and marketing.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted partners and service providers, such as payment processors, event platforms (e.g. Eventbrite) and marketing platforms, provided they adhere to data protection regulations. We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, such as providing services or meeting legal requirements. For tax and legal purposes, some data may be retained for up to 7 years.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal information outside of the UK or EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal mechanisms.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete such information immediately.

Profiling and Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in profiling or automated decision-making that significantly affects you. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and notify you accordingly.

Third-Party Links

Our website or services may include links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your Rights

Under English law, you have the right to:

– Access the personal information we hold about you.

– Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

– Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain conditions.

– Object to the processing of your personal information.

– Request restriction of processing of your personal information.

– Request the transfer of your personal information to another party (data portability).

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@ukstartnow.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. You may be required to provide identification to verify your identity before we process your request.

Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.

Explicit Consent for Marketing

We require your explicit consent to send you marketing communications.
You may choose to receive updates from UK Start Now CIC, Grow With Intent Limited, or both. Each organisation manages its own marketing communications separately. You can give or withdraw this consent at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the relevant communications or by contacting:

Email: info@ukstartnow.com (UK Start Now CIC)
Email: info@growwithintent.co.uk (Grow With Intent Limited)

Anonymised Data

We may use anonymised or aggregated data for research and analysis purposes. This data cannot be used to identify you individually.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where feasible, if it is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms.

Consent for Data Collection

We obtain your consent for data collection at the point of data entry. For sensitive personal data, we will explicitly inform you of the specific use and request your explicit consent.

Legal Requests and Prevention of Harm

We may access, preserve and share your information in response to a legal request (such as a search warrant, court order or subpoena) if we have a good faith belief that the law requires us to do so.

This may include responding to legal requests from jurisdictions outside of the United Kingdom, where we have a good faith belief that the response is required by law in that jurisdiction, affects users in that jurisdiction and is consistent with internationally recognised standards.

Contact Information for Data Protection Officer (DPO)

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: info@ukstartnow.com (UK Start Now CIC)
Email: info@growwithintent.co.uk (Grow With Intent Limited)