Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8th June 2025

Last Updated: 8th June 2025

Welcome to www.thrivesocialcapital.com (�Site�), operated by Thrive Social Capital (�we,� �us,� or �our�). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company/Organization details
  • Phone number
  • Any other personal details you provide through forms, sign-ups, or direct communication with us

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Time and date stamps
  • Analytics data via cookies and other tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Respond to inquiries or requests
  • Send newsletters, updates, or promotional emails (with your consent)
  • Improve the Site and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: We may ask for your consent to process certain data.
  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill a contract with you.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate interests: To pursue our legitimate interests unless overridden by your rights and interests.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, where applicable.

4. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a UK resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Right to correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion in certain cases.
  • Right to restriction: Limit how we process your data.
  • Right to data portability: Request your data in a portable format.
  • Right to object: Object to data processing in specific scenarios.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hannah@thrivesocialcapital.com.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data, but no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, including:

  • Web hosting (e.g., SiteGround, Bluehost)
  • Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for Site operation.
  • Performance Cookies: Gather usage data (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember user preferences.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used for targeted marketing (if applicable).

You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie consent banner.

9. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to �Do Not Track� signals, but you may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Children�s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. If we learn we�ve collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Thrive Social Capital
Email: hannah@thrivesocialcapital.com
Address: 511-513 Barnsley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S5 7AE

Cookie Policy (UK)

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to track and store information.

b. Why We Use Cookies

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Deliver personalized content and ads
  • Remember preferences for future visits

c. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie banner on the Site.