Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 05/02/2025
At Pivot UK, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website (www.pivotrd.com) and our services.
1. Who We Are
Pivot UK (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a business consultancy specialising in funding strategy, R&D tax relief, grant procurement, and tender support for UK SMEs. We are registered in the United Kingdom and operate internationally.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, you can contact us at:
📩 Email: cecile@pivotrd.com
2. What Information We Collect
We collect and process different types of personal data, including:
a) Information You Provide to Us
- Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number, business details) when you inquire about our services or sign up for updates.
- Application details (e.g., CVs and cover letters) if you apply for a job or partnership.
- Billing information (e.g., invoicing details) when you engage our services.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Website Usage Data: We use cookies and analytics tools to track how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, IP address).
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and other technical details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
✔️ Providing Our Services – To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and deliver our consultancy services.
✔️ Improving User Experience – To analyse website usage and improve functionality.
✔️ Marketing & Communications – To send updates about our services, funding opportunities, or events (you can opt out at any time).
✔️ Legal & Compliance – To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. We store data on secure servers and limit access to authorised personnel only.
If you wish to update, correct, or delete your personal data, please contact us at cecile@pivotrd.com
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights Under UK & EU Data Protection Laws
Depending on your location, you may have rights under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, including:
🔹 Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
🔹 Right to Correction – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
🔹 Right to Deletion – Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible).
🔹 Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
🔹 Right to Object – Object to direct marketing.
🔹 Right to Data Portability – Request to transfer your data to another service provider.
To exercise your rights, contact us at cecile@pivotrd.com
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We encourage you to review their privacy statements before providing any personal data.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if significant, we will notify you via email or website notification.
📅 Last Updated: 05/02/2025