This Privacy Policy explains how Verse-sequoia collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information provided by visitors to our website and users of our services. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and that we comply with applicable data protection legislation.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our website or engaging with our services. This may include:
- Name and contact details when submitting enquiry forms
- Email address for correspondence purposes
- Details of research interests or project requirements you share with us
- Payment information when commissioning services
- Technical information including IP addresses and browser types through cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information
Personal information collected is used for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries and providing requested information
- Delivering services you have commissioned
- Processing payments for services rendered
- Improving our website and service offerings
- Complying with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for a contract we have with you or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided your rights do not override those interests
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and our legal obligations.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures are reviewed regularly to ensure continued effectiveness.
Third Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to external parties except where necessary to provide our services, comply with legal requirements, or protect our rights. Any third parties we work with are obligated to maintain confidentiality and use your information only for purposes we specify.
Your Rights
Under data protection legislation, you have rights including:
- The right to access personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
- The right to request erasure of your personal information
- The right to object to processing of your personal information
- The right to request restriction of processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
International Transfers
Your personal information may occasionally be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Significant changes will be communicated through our website. Continued use of our services following any changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Verse-sequoia
47 Westbourne Grove
London W2 4UA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: November 2024