Privacy Policy

BACKGROUND:

Sponsicore understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your data is used. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits this website, www.sponsicore.com and only collect and use your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. Any personal data we collect will only be used as permitted by law.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

   In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:

   “Account” means an account required to access and/or use certain areas and features of our Site;

   “Cookie” means a small text file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts of Our Site and when you use certain features of Our Site. Details of the Cookies used by Our Site are set out in our Cookies Policy.

   “Cookie Law” means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003;

2. What Is Personal Data?

   Personal data is defined by the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (collectively, “the Data Protection Legislation”) as 'any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified in particular by reference to an identifier'.

   Personal data is, in simpler terms, any information about you that enables you to be identified. Personal data covers obvious information such as your name and contact details, but it also covers less obvious information such as identification numbers, electronic location data, and other online identifiers.

3. What Rights do I have?

   Under the Data Protection Legislation, you have the following rights, which we will always work to uphold:

   • The right to be informed about our collection and use of your personal data. This Privacy Policy should tell you everything you need to know, but you can always contact us to find out more or to ask any questions.
   • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
   • The right to have your personal data rectified if any of your personal data held by us is inaccurate or incomplete. Please contact us for further queries.
   • The right to be forgotten, i.e. the right to ask us to delete or otherwise dispose of any of your personal data that we hold.
   • The right to restrict (i.e. prevent) the processing of your personal data.
   • The right to object to us using your personal data for a particular purpose or purposes.
   • The right to withdraw consent. This means that, if we are relying on your consent as the legal basis for using your personal data, you are free to withdraw that consent at any time.
   • The right to data portability. This means that, if you have provided personal data to us directly, we are using it with your consent or for the performance of a contract, and that data is processed using automated means, you can ask us for a copy of that personal data to re-use with another service or business in many cases.
   • Rights relating to automated decision-making and profiling. We do not use your personal data in this way.

   It is important that your personal data is kept accurate and up-to-date. If any of the personal data we hold about you changes, please keep us informed as long as we have that data.

   Further information about your rights can also be obtained from the Information Commissioner’s Office or your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

   If you have any cause for complaint about our use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office. We would welcome the opportunity to resolve your concerns ourselves, however, so please contact us first.

4. What Data Do We Collect and How?

   Depending upon your use of Our Site, we may collect and hold some or all of the personal and non-personal data explained in the points below, using the methods also set. We do not collect any special category or ‘sensitive’ personal data.

   Data Collection:

   • Manual Entry: Data can be collected manually through various methods like filling out forms, conducting surveys, or directly entering information by users.
   • Automated Collection: Data can be automatically collected from various sources, including sensors, IoT devices, websites, and applications.
   • Third-party Sources: Data can be gathered from APIs, data vendors, or public datasets.
   • Machine Learning and AI: Data can be collected through machine learning models that gather information as they interact with users or analyze other data sources.

   Data Storage:

   • Relational Databases: Structured data is usually stored using traditional relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
   • NoSQL Databases: NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, and Redis are utilized for storing semi-structured or unstructured data.
   • Data Warehouses: Data warehouses like Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake are used for storing and analyzing large volumes of structured data.
   • Data Lakes: Data lakes store vast amounts of raw data in its native format until it's needed. Technologies like Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) or cloud-based data lakes like Amazon S3 or Azure Data Lake Storage are commonly used.
   • Cloud Storage: Cloud storage solutions like Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or Microsoft Azure Blob Storage provide scalable and durable storage for various types of data.
   • File Systems: Traditional file systems are used for storing files and documents.

   Data Security and Privacy:

   • Encryption: Data can be encrypted at rest and in transit to ensure its security.
   • Access Control: Access to data can be restricted based on roles and permissions.
   • Anonymization and Pseudonymization: Personally identifiable information (PII) can be anonymized or pseudonymized to protect privacy.
   • Compliance: Data storage and handling practices must comply with relevant regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA.

   Data Governance and Management:

   • Metadata Management: Metadata is used to provide information about the data, including its source, structure, and usage.
   • Data Catalogs: Data catalogues provide a centralised inventory of available data assets and their attributes.
   • Data Quality: Measures and processes are implemented to ensure data quality, including data validation, cleansing, and deduplication.
   • Data Lifecycle Management: Processes for managing data from creation to archival or deletion are established to ensure data is handled appropriately throughout its lifecycle.

5. How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

   Under the Data Protection Legislation, we must always have a lawful basis for using personal data. The following table describes how we may use your personal data, and our lawful bases for doing so. With your permission and where permitted by law, we may also use your personal data for marketing purposes, which may include contacting you by www.sponsicore.com or 020 3835 4999. with information, news, and offers on our services. You will not be sent any unlawful marketing or spam. We will always work to fully protect your rights and comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Legislation and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003. You will always have the opportunity to opt-out. We will always obtain your express opt-in consent before sharing your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes and you will be able to opt-out at any time.

   Please note that we do not control the activities of such third parties, nor the data that they collect and use themselves, and we advise you to check the privacy policies of any such third parties.

   We will only use your personal data for the purpose(s) for which it was originally collected unless we reasonably believe that another purpose is compatible with that or those original purpose(s) and need to use your personal data for that purpose. If we do use your personal data in this way and you wish us to explain how the new purpose is compatible with the original, please contact us using the details in Part 15.

   If we need to use your personal data for a purpose that is unrelated to, or incompatible with, the purpose(s) for which it was originally collected, we will inform you and explain the legal basis which allows us to do so.

   In some circumstances, where permitted or required by law, we may process your personal data without your knowledge or consent. This will only be done within the bounds of the Data Protection Legislation and your legal rights.

6. How and Where Do You Store or Transfer My Personal Data?

   We will only store your personal data in the UK. This means that it will be fully protected under the Data Protection Legislation.

   We ensure that your personal data is protected under binding corporate rules. Binding corporate rules are a set of common rules which all our group companies are required to follow when processing personal data. For further information, please refer to the Information Commissioner's Office .

7. Do You Share My Personal Data?

   We will not share any of your personal data with any third parties for any purposes, subject to the following exceptions.

   We sell, transfer, or merge parts of our business or assets, your personal data may be transferred to a third party. Any new owner of our business may continue to use your personal data in the same way that we have used it, as specified in this Privacy Policy.

   In some limited circumstances, we may be legally required to share certain personal data, which might include yours, if we are involved in legal proceedings or complying with legal obligations, a court order, or the instructions of a government authority.

   Suppose any of your personal data is shared with a third party, as described above. In that case, we will take steps to ensure that your personal data is handled safely, securely, and in accordance with your rights, our obligations, and the third party’s obligations.

   If sell, transfer, or merge parts of our business or assets, your personal data may be transferred to a third party. Any new owner of our business may continue to use your personal data in the same way(s) that we have used it, as specified in this Privacy Policy

   In some limited circumstances, we may be legally required to share certain personal data, which might include yours, if we are involved in legal proceedings or complying with legal obligations, a court order, or the instructions of a government authority.

8. Can I Withhold Information?

   You may access Our Site without providing any personal data at all. However, to use all features and functions available on Our Site you may be required to submit or allow for the collection of certain data. You may restrict our use of Cookies.

9. How Can I Access My Personal Data?

   If you want to know what personal data we have about you, you can ask us for details of that personal data and for a copy of it. This is known as a “subject access request”.

   All subject access requests should be made in writing and sent to the email or postal addresses. All subject access requests should be made in writing and sent to the email or postal addresses shown in Part 11.

   There is not normally any charge for a subject access request. If your request is ‘manifestly unfounded or excessive’ (for example, if you make repetitive requests) a fee may be charged to cover our administrative costs in responding.

   We will respond to your subject access request within a period of one month and, in any case, not more than one month after receiving it. Normally, we aim to provide a complete response, including a copy of your personal data within that time. In some cases, however, particularly if your request is more complex, more time may be required up to a maximum of three months from the date we receive your request. You will be kept fully informed of our progress.

10. How Do You Use Cookies?

    Cookies are collected during your use of the website. The information collected is used internally and for marketing purposes. The information collected is used to provide a positive user experience. The cookies are used for the following:

    Traffic Monitoring: Cookies that allow us to identify what areas of the website are being visited.

    Testing Cookies: To improve our services, we will run tests that require cookies to direct users to new features and track results.

    Persistent Storage: Settings and identifiers that allow you to revisit the website and have the website recognise you.

11. How Do I Contact You?

    To contact us about anything to do with your personal data and data protection, including making a subject access request, please use the following details:

    Email address: info@sponsicore.com

    Telephone number: 020 3835 4999

    Postal Address: 42-44 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AH (UNITED KINGDOM)

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

    We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. This may be necessary, for example, if the law changes, or if we change our business in a way that affects personal data protection.

    Any changes will be immediately posted on Our Site and you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of Our Site following the alterations. We recommend that you check this page regularly to keep up-to-date. This Privacy Policy was last updated on 18/04/2024