Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Enigma Ventures LLP ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it.
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we process and protect it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Enigma Ventures LLP
Registered Office:
3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3EB, United Kingdom
Partnership Registration: OC456709
Email: contact@enigmaventures.co.uk
We are the data controller of your personal information.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact Data
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
Communication Data
- Emails
- Messages
- Forms submitted via the website
Usage Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Access time
- Pages viewed (via cookies or analytics tools)
Marketing Data
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Investor interest registrations
Professional Data
Information collected in the context of investor screening, business engagement, or regulatory obligations
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We only use your data when legally permitted to do so. Typical uses include:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to contact or enquiry forms | Legitimate Interest |
| Delivering newsletters or thought leadership content | Consent |
| Managing investor interest | Contractual Necessity / Legitimate Interest |
| Complying with regulatory requirements (e.g. KYC/AML) | Legal Obligation |
| Monitoring and improving our website | Legitimate Interest |
| Screening or qualifying prospective investors | Legitimate Interest / Legal Obligation |
5. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your information with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. cloud hosting and email service providers)
- Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
- Advisors and professional service firms operating under confidentiality obligations
6. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Transfers only to jurisdictions recognised as providing adequate levels of protection
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
Typical retention periods include:
- Investor contact records: Up to 7 years
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until consent is withdrawn or the user unsubscribes
- Website analytics data: Typically anonymised after 26 months
8. Your Data Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectify inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to object to processing, including direct marketing
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@enigmaventures.co.uk
9. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyse website traffic
- Personalise content
- Remember user preferences
You can configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies or to notify you when websites attempt to place cookies on your device.
10. Email Communications & Marketing
If you choose to receive communications from us, including newsletters and updates, we will only contact you with your consent.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or tools.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party services.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data, including:
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- System monitoring
- Regular security reviews
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on this page together with its effective date.
14. Contact & Complaints
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the use of your personal data, please contact us:
Email: contact@enigmaventures.co.uk
Address:
3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3EB, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):