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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13/09/2025

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website [Insert Website URL], in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Launching Pad Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates this website.
Our contact email is: info@launchingpad.co.uk
If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, you can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Contact Information: such as your name and email address when you use our contact form or sign up for a mailing list.
  • Technical Information: such as your IP address, browser type, and device information.
  • Usage Data: information about how you use our website, such as pages viewed and time spent.
  • Cookies: small files placed on your device to help the site function and improve your experience.

Lawful Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases to process your data:

  • Consent: when you subscribe to a newsletter or allow cookies.
  • Contract: when you contact us expecting a reply.
  • Legitimate Interests: to improve our website, prevent fraud, and keep it secure.
  • Legal Obligation: where we are required to keep certain records for compliance.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries.
  • Send updates or newsletters (only if you opted in).
  • Improve website functionality and performance.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate our website, such as:

  • Website hosting providers.
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Email newsletter services (if used).

Each third party only processes your data in line with our instructions and applicable law.

International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK (e.g. through cloud hosting or third-party services), we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

Data Retention

We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request correction of your data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
  • Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a commonly used format).

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

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly.
  • Improve user experience.
  • Analyse website traffic.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or via our Cookie Policy.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 info@launchingpad.co.uk
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