PRIVACY POLICY
DATA Controller
BTG977 PLC is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
BTG977 PLC
Email: privacy@btg977.com
Address: [Insert registered office address]
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information You Provide Directly:
Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
Company name and job title (for business inquiries)
Information submitted through contact forms, partnership inquiries, or investment interest forms
Career application data (CV/resume, cover letter, work history, references)
Account credentials if you register for restricted areas of the Website
Information Collected Automatically:
Technical data including IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system and platform
Usage data including information about how you use our Website, products and services
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR):
To operate and improve our Website
To respond to inquiries and communicate with potential investors, partners, and acquisition targets
To analyze Website usage and optimize user experience
To protect against fraud, security threats, and unauthorized access
Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR):
To process partnership inquiries or acquisition discussions
To manage business relationships with investors and partners
Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR):
To send marketing communications (where required)
To use certain cookies and tracking technologies
You may withdraw consent at any time
Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR):
To comply with regulatory requirements
To respond to legal requests from authorities
Who We Share Your Personal Data With
We may share your personal data with:
Service Providers: Third-party service providers who process data on our behalf (website hosting, email services, analytics providers, CRM systems)
Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, auditors, and other professional advisors
Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
Portfolio Companies: Where relevant to business inquiries or partnership opportunities
Potential Acquirers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
Where we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
EU Standard Contractual Clauses
Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions from the European Commission
Other legally compliant transfer mechanisms
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
General inquiries: 2 years from last contact
Investment/partnership discussions: 7 years (in accordance with business record retention requirements)
Career applications: 2 years from application date
Website usage data: 26 months (in line with analytics retention policies)
Legal compliance data: As required by applicable law
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of Access (Article 15)
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification (Article 16)
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (Article 17)
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18)
You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability (Article 20)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Article 21)
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@btg977.com
We will respond to your request within one month, or inform you if we require an extension.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve Website functionality and analyze usage. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Security of Your Personal Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date below.
Significant changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our Website or via email where appropriate.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
legal@btg977.com
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