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PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: September 2025
Group42, trading as Group42, ("we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
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Who We Are
Group42 is a London-based PR and communications agency specialising in supporting startups, scaleups, and ambitious businesses.
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What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (https://www.group42.co.uk/), contact us via online forms, or otherwise interact with us.
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Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process:
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Contact information (e.g., name, email address, telephone number) when you make an enquiry or submit a form.
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Company information (e.g., organisation name, sector, funding stage) that helps us understand your requirements.
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device details via cookies ("automated means").
We process personal data that you provide voluntarily and is not required by law or contract, unless specifically noted.
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How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following lawful purposes under UK GDPR:
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To respond to your enquiry and communicate with you (lawful basis: consent or legitimate interests).
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To improve our website and services, including via analytics (legitimate interests).
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To comply with our legal obligations, such as maintaining records and responding to legal requests.
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Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand site usage and improve functionality. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookies Policy] (if applicable).
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share information with:
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Service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, or communications (under contracts and for specified purposes).
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Law enforcement or regulators, when required by law.
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International Transfers
Any data transferred outside the UK or EEA (e.g., to cloud providers) will be protected by suitable safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, in compliance with UK GDPR.
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How Long We Store Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and in line with our internal record‑keeping and legal obligations.
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Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data (Subject Access Request).
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Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erase your data ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances.
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Restrict or object to processing, including profiling.
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Data portability.
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Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
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Filing a Complaint
If you have concerns about how we process your data, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — the UK’s independent authority for data protection: you can contact the ICO directly.
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Contact Us
If you have any privacy-related queries, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Group42
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Updates to This Policy
We regularly review and update this Privacy Policy to ensure it remains compliant with UK data protection laws. We will notify users when significant changes occur.