Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with us—whether through our websites, events, services, or communications.

By accessing our website or submitting your data to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Fairgrowth Group is a UK-based ecosystem of ventures and initiatives spanning strategic advisory, talent solutions, venture investment, and policy insight.

Company Name: Fairgrowth Group
Registered Office: 26 Little Portland Street, London, W1W 8BX
Email: [email protected]

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected via:

– Our main website (www.fairgrowth.group) and affiliated websites
– Contact forms, email communications, and phone enquiries
– Events, networking, or professional engagements
– Business development and client interactions

This policy does not cover the data practices of third-party sites linked from our platforms.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

3.1. Information You Provide to Us
– Name, email address, phone number, job title, and organisation
– CVs, proposals, or documents submitted via our websites
– Preferences, comments, or questions submitted through forms
– Event registration or survey responses
– Business or investment-related information when relevant

3.2. Information We Collect Automatically
– IP address, browser type, device data, location data
– Website usage (pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring pages)
– Cookie and analytics data for performance and user experience improvement

3.3. Information from Third Parties
– Publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn, Companies House)
– Business partners, suppliers, or recruitment platforms
– Referrals from professional contacts

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

– Respond to enquiries and provide requested services
– Manage business relationships with clients, partners, and candidates
– Improve website functionality and user experience
– Market our services, events, or insights (with appropriate consent)
– Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
– Assess suitability for recruitment or investment opportunities

5. Legal Basis for Processing

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

– Consent: When you opt in to receive marketing communications
– Contractual necessity: To provide services or respond to enquiries
– Legal obligations: Where required by law, tax authorities, or regulators
– Legitimate interests: For business development, analytics, and security, provided these interests do not override your rights

6. Marketing Communications

If you opt in to receive updates, newsletters, or event invites, we may use your contact details to share information that we believe may be relevant to you.

You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us at [email protected].

7. Data Sharing and Disclosures

We may share your personal data with:

– Other Fairgrowth Group entities for internal administrative purposes
– Service providers who support our operations (e.g., hosting, CRM, analytics)
– Legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities if required
– Business partners, advisors, or investors (with appropriate safeguards)

We ensure all third parties are contractually bound to use your data only as directed and in line with data protection laws.

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party partners or cloud services may be located outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place such as:

– UK or EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
– Adequacy decisions by the UK government or European Commission
– Other legally recognised transfer mechanisms

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

– Legal or regulatory retention requirements
– Duration of client or partner relationships
– Archival or audit purposes

When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include:

– Secure data storage and encryption
– Access control and user authentication
– Regular monitoring, audits, and risk assessments

11. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

– Access your personal data
– Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information
– Object to or restrict certain types of data processing
– Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
– Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
– Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

12. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website usage, improve functionality, and personalise content.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy (if separate).

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised ‘Effective Date.’

We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact:

Fairgrowth Group
26 Little Portland Street
London, W1W 8BX
Email: [email protected]