PRIVACY POLICY.

Last updated: February 14, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Notice for Strand Ventures describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including when you:

  • Visit our website: http://www.strandventures.co.uk or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice.

  • Engage with us in other related ways, including sales, marketing, or events.

Questions or Concerns?

Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at business@strandventures.co.uk.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

This summary provides key points from our Privacy Notice, but you can find out more details about any of these topics by referring to the full policy.

What personal information do we process?

When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information based on how you interact with us.

What is our cookie policy?

Answer

Do we process any sensitive personal information?

We do not process sensitive personal information.

Do we collect any information from third parties?

We do not collect any information from third parties.

How do we process your information?

We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, enhance security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

When and with whom do we share personal information?

We may share your information in specific situations and with specific third parties. Learn more about when and with whom we share your personal information below.

What are your rights?

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

How do you exercise your rights?

The easiest way to exercise your rights is by contacting us at business@strandventures.co.uk. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

  2. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

  3. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

  4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

  5. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON?

  6. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

  7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

  8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

  9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

  10. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

  11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

  12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

  13. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us

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

  • Express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services.

  • Participate in activities on the Services.

  • Contact us.

Personal Information Provided by You:

The types of personal information we collect may include:

  • Names

  • Email addresses

We do not process sensitive information.

All personal information you provide must be true, complete, and accurate. You must notify us of any changes.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect the following data automatically through cookies:

IP address

Browser type and version

Pages visited and time spent on the site

Device type and operating system

Referral source (how you found our site)

2. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website, hosted on Squarespace, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website performance, and improve security. By enabling cookies on our site, we allow Squarespace’s built-in cookie functionality to collect certain data.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality, security, and access management.

Optional Analytics Cookies – Helps us track visitor interactions to improve our content (e.g., Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics).

Functional Cookies – Enable features such as remembering preferences or interactive content.

Optional Marketing Cookies – Used for advertising and retargeting (if applicable).

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Additionally, you can adjust your preferences using the cookie consent banner displayed when you visit our website.

3. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your personal information for various reasons, including:

  • To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user.

  • To respond to user inquiries and offer support.

  • To save or protect an individual's vital interests.

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-Party Services

We use Squarespace’s built-in analytics. These services may place cookies on your device to track visitor behavior and website performance. You can review Squarespace’s Cookie Policy here.

5. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON?

We only process your personal information when we have a valid legal reason:

  • Consent: You have given us permission to process your data.

  • Performance of a Contract: When it is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations.

  • Legal Obligations: Compliance with legal requirements.

  • Vital Interests: Protecting your vital interests.

6. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We may share your information:

  • Business Transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

  • Affiliates: Parent and subsidiary companies.

  • Business Partners: To offer services or promotions.

7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless required by law.

8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18.

9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your data.

  • Request correction or deletion of data.

  • Restrict or object to data processing.

  • Withdraw consent.

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under GDPR.

To exercise these rights, contact us at business@strandventures.co.uk.

10. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

We do not currently respond to Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals.

11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

Yes, we may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date at the top.

12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions, you can contact us at:
Email: business@strandventures.co.uk

13. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE YOUR DATA?

To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, contact us at: business@strandventures.co.uk