Privacy Policy

1. Who we are (Data Controller)

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Rapport Ventures [registered legal entity name], based in London, United Kingdom [registered address].

ICO registration number: [ICO registration number].

For any privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at hello@r-ventures.co.uk.

2. What data we collect

We collect only the data you choose to provide, namely:

• Contact enquiries: your name, email address, company name (optional) and the contents of your message.
• Technical data: standard server and connection information (such as your IP address) that is processed by our hosting and infrastructure providers to deliver the website securely.

We do not knowingly collect special category data, and we ask that you do not include sensitive personal information in your enquiry message.

3. How and why we use your data (lawful basis)

• To respond to your enquiry and arrange a discovery consultation — lawful basis: your consent, given when you submit the contact form, and our legitimate interests in responding to business enquiries.
• To operate and secure our website — lawful basis: our legitimate interests in maintaining a safe, functional service.

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling, and we do not sell your personal data.

4. Who we share data with (processors)

We use trusted third-party providers who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements:

• Cloud hosting, database and email infrastructure providers.
• Google Fonts, used to display the website's typography.

Some of these providers may process data outside the UK/EEA. Where this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or adequacy decisions.

5. How long we keep your data

We keep contact enquiry data only for as long as necessary to respond to and follow up on your enquiry. Enquiries are automatically deleted after 24 months unless we have an ongoing relationship or a legal reason to retain them for longer.

6. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• access the personal data we hold about you;
• request correction of inaccurate data;
• request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten");
• restrict or object to our processing;
• request portability of your data; and
• withdraw consent at any time, where processing relies on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@r-ventures.co.uk. We will respond within one month.

7. Cookies

Our website uses only strictly necessary technology to function. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

8. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the UK's supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.