Your Data & Privacy
Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Your privacy and security are our priorities.
Introduction
The Scottish Startup Hub ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Email Address
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (Article 6(1)(a))
- The necessity to perform a contract (Article 6(1)(b))
- Compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))
- Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party (Article 6(1)(f))
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide you with our marketing services (such as the public Startup List)
- To communicate with you regarding our services
- To provide customer support
- To send promotional and marketing emails (if you have opted in)
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our business
- Law enforcement or government authorities if required by law
6. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as:
- The use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK government
- Transferring data only to countries deemed to have adequate data protection laws
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
- The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications
- The right to restrict the processing of your data
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
9. Retention of Data
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us through our contact form.