Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 2024
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Void-dawn collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website or engage our financial literacy services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and UK data protection laws.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you request consultations or contact us, we collect:
- Full name and contact details including email address
- Service selection and consultation preferences
- Financial situation details you choose to share in consultation request forms
- Any additional information you provide in correspondence with us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source that directed you to our site
- Device type and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your consultation requests and schedule appointments
- To deliver the financial literacy services you have requested
- To communicate with you about your consultations and follow-up materials
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations and maintain business records
- To analyze website traffic patterns and optimize our content
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to provide the services you have requested
- Legitimate Interests: We have legitimate business interests in improving our services and website functionality
- Consent: Where required, we obtain your explicit consent before processing certain types of data
- Legal Obligation: We process data to comply with legal requirements such as financial record-keeping regulations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep information confidential
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our clients and staff
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure storage systems with regular backups
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Consultation records are retained for seven years in accordance with financial services record-keeping requirements
- Website analytics data is typically retained for 26 months
- Marketing communications data is retained until you withdraw consent
- Correspondence and inquiry records are retained for three years
Your Rights
Under data protection legislation, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Right to Restriction: You can request that we limit how we use your information
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
International Data Transfers
Your information is primarily stored and processed within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 52 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London SW7 4JU, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office, the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.