Who we are

For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 the Data Controller is The International Venture Philanthropy Center (IVPC), SQUIRRELS CHASE, CROSSFIELD PLACE, WEYBRIDGE, KT13 0RG.

If you have any questions about this privacy statement you can contact us at – mfloyd@ivpc.global.

IVPC will review and may update this statement from time to time. You should check this page periodically to ensure that you are aware of any changes.

 

Should we process your information

We will use the personal information you provide only for the purposes it is given.

Your personal information will not be shared with third parties unless it is required by law, for example, for the detection or prevention of crime.

We will not keep personal information for longer than necessary and will destroy information securely according to our data retention policy. 

 

Security

We are committed to ensuring your personal information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. All data we collect electronically is securely backed up and hosted within the UK.

We do not collect any personal information about you when you visit our website however we do use cookies to collect information on how visitors use our website. Our cookie policy can be viewed (link required)

We have Google Analytics on our website but are not currently using the data collected to monitor visitor activity or to make changes to the website to improve functionality.

Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on your devices.

The information generated relating to the IVPC website can be used to create reports about the use of our website. Details captured during your visit could include, but are not limited to, the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, how you got to the site e.g. via a search engine, and what you click on while you’re visiting the site. All data collected is anonymous and will not identify you as an individual.Google, not IVPC, stores activity information, and you can view Google’s privacy policy on their website.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit their website.

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. You should be aware that we do not have any control over the content or security of external sites and therefore we cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting these sites. You should exercise caution when disclosing personal information on any website and should read the website’s privacy statement to understand how your personal data will be used.

 

Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulations you have certain rights about the personal information we hold about you:

You have the right to receive copies of the information we hold on you. A fee is not normally chargeable and unless there is a legitimate reason why you cannot make the application in writing to IVPC by email or in writing (see addresses above).

• You have a right to object to processing that is likely to cause, or is causing you damage or distress
• You have a right to prevent processing for direct marketing; IVPC does not engage in direct marketing
• You have a right to object to decisions being taken by automated means; IVPC does not make any decisions using an automated process
• You have a right in certain circumstances to have inaccurate personal data rectified, blocked, erased or destroyed
• You have a right to claim compensation for damages caused by a breach of the Act

 

If you have any queries relating to how IVPC has processed your personal information you can contact us as above. 

If you are unhappy with our response to your enquiry about how we have processed your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Information Commissioner.

 

Information Commissioner’s Office

If you would like more information about the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulations you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Officer at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Website: https://ico.org.uk/