The Arthur Collective ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

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

1. Personal Information You Provide:Name
   Email address
   Phone number
   Business information (e.g., business name, industry)
   Financial details (if required for payments)
   Files you upload (e.g., pitch decks)
   

2. Information Collected Automatically:IP address
   Browser type and version
   Time zone settings
   Operating system
   Pages you visit on our website and how you interact with them (via cookies and analytics tools).
   

3. Information from Third Parties:Social media profiles (if you interact with us via platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook).
   Publicly available information about your business for verification purposes.
   

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

1. To Provide Our Services:Process your applications (e.g., membership or pitch submissions).
   Facilitate events, consultations, and communication with investors.
   Deliver personalized support and follow-up services.
   

2. For Marketing:To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional offers (if you’ve opted in).
   To analyze marketing campaign effectiveness.
   

3. To Improve Our Website:Understand website usage and improve user experience using analytics tools.
   

4. To Comply with Legal Obligations:Maintain records for accounting, tax, or regulatory purposes.
   

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your data on the following legal bases:

1. Consent: When you sign up for our services or agree to receive marketing communications.

2. Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you request or fulfill contractual obligations.

3. Legitimate Interest: For improving our services, ensuring website security, and preventing fraud.

4. Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

1. Service Providers:Payment processors (e.g., Wix Payments, PayPal, Stripe).
   Event management platforms or file-sharing tools.
   

2. Investors and Partners:Approved entrepreneurs’ information may be shared with pre-vetted investors as part of our services.
   

3. Legal Authorities:If required by law, we may share your information with regulators or law enforcement agencies.
   

5. Data Storage and Retention

• Your data is stored securely on servers within the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).

• We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal requirements.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Access Your Data: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

2. Correct Your Data: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

3. Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).

4. Restrict Processing: Request us to stop processing your data in certain circumstances.

5. Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6. Object to Processing: Object to the processing of your data for marketing or legitimate interest purposes.

7. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Email Address].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy].

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• Secure servers and encryption protocols.

• Regular monitoring of systems and processes for vulnerabilities.

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by regulators.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we operate. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@arthurs-collective.com

• Phone: +44 (0) 20 3875 3444

• Mailing Address: 1 Soho Mills, Town Lane, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, HP10 0PF

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) via www.ico.org.uk.