Privacy Policy
London Venture Capital Network Ltd. (LVCN) collects, uses, and protects personal data of members, attendees, subscribers, and website users under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Updated: May 2025
Contact
Questions or rights requests: info@londonvcnetwork.com
Data Collected
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Members & Events: Name, title, company, address, email, phone, dietary needs, event photos/videos, or any other relevant consented data.
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Website: IP, device IDs, browsing behaviour, site logs (with cookie-banner consent).
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Messages: Inquiries, support emails, form submissions.
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Third Parties: Public profiles and referrals (with notice).
We only knowingly collect data of under 16s with parental permission.
Why We Process
We rely on consent, contracts, legal requirements, and legitimate interests (e.g., service delivery, marketing, fraud prevention).
Usage
We use data to run and improve services, personalise content, analyse trends (logs kept 24 months), and prevent fraud.
Sharing
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Vendors & Group: Under NDA or within our corporate group.
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Event Partners: Sponsors, partner companies, and participants (with your consent).
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Authorities & Transactions: As required by law or during a sale.
Transfers outside UK/EU use UK approved Standard Contractual Clauses.
Retention
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Members: Retained for the duration of membership plus six years (to meet audit and regulatory requirements).
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Analytics: Retained for 24 months, then anonymised for trend analysis.
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Consents: Kept until withdrawal plus three years (to demonstrate compliance).
Security
We use encryption, TLS, access controls, and regular reviews, but no system is infallible.
Your Rights
You can access, correct, delete, restrict, port data, or withdraw consent. Contact info@londonvcnetwork.com.