Effective Date: 1/2/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Spark Innovation Hubs LTD (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

2. Company Information

The Spark Innovation Hubs LTD is a company registered in England under company number 16136501. Our registered address is:

The Spark Innovation Hubs LTD
Old Generator House, Unit 3
Bourne Valley Road
Poole, BH12 1DZ
Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under registration number C1644033.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity Data (e.g., name, title, date of birth)
• Contact Data (e.g., email address, phone number, postal address)
• Technical Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, time zone settings)
• Usage Data (e.g., information on how you use our website)
• Marketing and Communications Data (e.g., preferences in receiving communications from us)

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

• Direct interactions (e.g., when you fill out a form, sign up for a newsletter, or contact us)
• Automated technologies (e.g., cookies and similar tracking technologies)
• Third parties (e.g., analytics providers, payment processors)

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To communicate with you about our services
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send you marketing communications (if you have opted in)

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Your consent
• Contractual necessity
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g., IT support, marketing platforms)
• Legal authorities (if required by law)
• Business partners (with your consent)

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may keep some data for legal or regulatory compliance.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectify inaccurate data
• Right to erase your data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: team@thesparkhub.co.uk
Address: The Spark Innovation Hubs LTD, Old Generator House, Unit 3, Bourne Valley Road, Poole, BH12 1DZ