Privacy Policy
Introduction
Thank you for choosing UK&Co Consulting. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy delineates how we gather, utilize, disclose, and safeguard personal data and information when you visit our website or engage with our services. To ensure you stay informed about the information we collect and how we use it, any significant changes to our statement will be updated here. Please note that our website may contain links to external sites not governed by this Privacy Statement. UK&Co does not assume responsibility for the privacy practices of any third-party sites linked to us. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of such sites before submitting any information.
Your Acceptance of this Privacy Statement
Kindly read this Privacy Statement carefully. By browsing the Site or expressly consenting, where required under applicable privacy laws, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Statement.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
What Information Do We Collect?
UK&CO collects information from you when you create your account for the Site, request copies of publications, subscribe for email newsletters and press releases, seek additional information regarding our services, and for marketing communications (via emails, social media platforms) from UK&CO based on your consent, where required under applicable privacy laws.
Personal information that we collect includes names, addresses, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, IP, geo location, subject areas of interest and/or demographic information.
If you do not provide such information, you may not be able to create an account for the Site, request copies of publications, subscribe for email newsletters and press releases, seek additional information regarding our services or employment opportunities.
Surveys and events
UK&CO collects information if you register for conferences and other UK&CO-sponsored events, and/or take part in surveys run by UK&CO.
Personal information that we collect includes names, e-mail addresses, IP, unique personal identifiers, subject areas of interest and/or demographic information.
In addition, we sometimes aggregate demographic information, and the types of systems and browsers of users UK&CO also may conduct user surveys on the Web or use technologies to provide UK&CO with information on a number of areas, such as user identity, user viewing habits, whether or not users found what they were searching for, whether the Site content is relevant to user needs, and the like.
How Do We Use Information?
We process your personal information to:
- Communicate with you and manage your requests.
- Tailor your experience on the Site with relevant materials
- Understand user demographics and interests.
- Measure and enhance the effectiveness of our marketing programs.
- Improve website content and navigation.
- Inform you about service updates, products, and events that may interest you.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- We may also use your personal information based on your consent, where required by law. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
How We Might Share Your Information
The third parties with whom we may need to share personal information to help us provide services and products to you and to run our Site include:
- Our subsidiaries or affiliates
- Advisors and third-party service providers assisting in business operations.
- Business partners for publications and events co-organized by UK&Co
- Law enforcement bodies, if required by legal obligation
- Bona-fide rights owners in response to copyright infringement inquiries
Retention of Your Personal Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Factors influencing retention periods include ongoing service relationships, legal obligations, and our legal position.
Marketing
We comply with applicable data privacy laws in our marketing communications. You have the option to unsubscribe from our communications at any time by using the provided link in our emails.
Security Processes
UK&Co employs appropriate technological and operational security measures to protect personally identifiable information from unauthorized access, misuse, or destruction. Only authorized employees and contractors will have access to any data provided by you, and that access is limited by need. Each employee or contractor having access to any personally identifiable information is obligated to maintain its confidentiality. However, UK&CO cannot guarantee that your personally identifiable information will not become accessible to unauthorized persons and UK&CO cannot be responsible for any actions resulting from a breach of security when information is supplied over the internet or any public computer network.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other Web sites that are not operated by UK&CO. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. Users should review the privacy policies of linked sites before submitting any information.
Children
This Site is not designed for and does not intentionally target or solicit to children 18 years of age and younger.
Limitation of Liability
UK&Co shall not be liable for any claims, liabilities, losses, costs, or damages arising from website usage, including but not limited to any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of in connection with any access, use (or inability to use), reliance upon or distribution of the Website, or any content therein.
Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify UK&Co against any claims or actions arising from website usage. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless UK&Co parties from and against any claims, actions or demands, including, and not limited to, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising or resulting from your access to, use, or misuse of the Website or content therein. UK&Co reserves the right to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter which is subject to indemnification under this provision. In such case, you agree to cooperate with any reasonable requests assisting UK&Co’s defence of such matter.
International Use
The Website is operated and controlled by UK&Co in India. Access to the Website from countries or territories where such access is illegal is prohibited. All persons and entities accessing the Website do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws and regulations. If you visit our Website, use our services, or contact us from outside of the Republic of India, please be advised that (a) any information you provide to us or that we automatically collect will be transferred for storage, use, processing or otherwise deal with such information in India; and (b) that by using our Website or services, or submitting information, you explicitly authorize its transfer to and subsequent processing in India in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws of India.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy at any time without notice. Please check these terms periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your binding acceptance of such changes. UK&Co shall not be under any obligation to separately notify you of any changes to the Policy. You are advised to check these terms regularly prior to your access and use of the Website.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Bengaluru, India.
Authenticity
UK&Co shall not be responsible for the authenticity of any information provided and it is your duty to ensure that the information provided to us is authentic.
Use of UK&Co Websites
Your use of our website is subject to this Privacy Statement and our Terms and Conditions of Use.
Contact Us
For further questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact our data protection point of contact.