Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 December 2024

Scalar North Capital ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://scalarnorthcapital.co.uk ("Website"). We adhere to applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

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

1.1 Personal Information You Provide:

Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
Communications: Information provided through contact forms, emails, or phone conversations.
Employment Information: If you submit a job application, we may collect details such as your CV and employment history.

1.2 Information We Automatically Collect:

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and details about your visit (e.g., date, time, and pages accessed).
Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information. (See our Cookie Policy for more details.)

1.3 Third-Party Sources: We may receive personal data about you from publicly available sources, business partners, or service providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

To provide our services: To respond to inquiries, deliver services, and communicate with you.
To improve our website: To analyze trends, monitor website usage, and improve the user experience.
To comply with legal obligations: To meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities.
For marketing purposes: To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (only if you have opted in).
Recruitment: To process job applications and manage recruitment activities.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contract: When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data.
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override these interests.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, providing our services, or conducting business on our behalf.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal data when required to comply with a legal obligation or regulatory request.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your personal data may be transferred to a third party.

5. International Transfers

We will only transfer your personal data outside of the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA) if appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Adequacy decisions confirming a country provides sufficient data protection.

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Retention of Your Information

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The retention period will depend on the nature of the data and our legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data.
Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email]. We may request proof of identity before responding to your request.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect data about website traffic. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, our practices, or services. Any updates will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email or other means.

Last Updated: 17 December 2024

12. Contact Us

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

Scalar North Capital
Email: info@scalarnorthcapital.co.uk

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.