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Springwise has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. We will never offer any information about you to any outside company unless we receive your prior written consent. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for the Springwise website and newsletter.

If for any reason you feel that your privacy or security has been compromised, contact us immediately at info@springwise.com.

For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 1998, the data controller is Springwise Intelligence Limited (“Springwise”) of registered office: c/o Bailie Martin head office, 6 Burgoyne Road, London, England, N4 1AD with registration number: 931616.

Information we gather and track

Information on general usage and any optional personal details you provide to us will be used to provide you with enhanced features such as customized content, access to special sections on our websites and so on.

We collect the following types of information:

• Springwise collects data through registration from our subscribers, as well as when you contact us through the website, by email or telephone. Additionally, usage information may be analysed so that we can judge our system’s performance or to determine whether we should offer customizable features in the future.

• Your computer reaches us via a particular IP (Internet Protocol) address. This can tell us things like what part of the world you’re connecting from. Or what service provider you are using. We may use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our website. Your IP address may be used to help identify you and to gather broad demographic information.

Surveys may ask for contact information or unique identifying information to increase the value of the results. Contests may require contact information or other demographic/personal information in order to determine your eligibility.

Cookies

Your browser offers “cookies” which — unless you disable their use — store small amounts of data on your computer about your visit to our site. Cookies assist us in tracking which of our offerings you like best. However, our cookies tell us nothing about you personally unless you specifically give us additional information.

Some of the banner ads displayed on Springwise are provided by outside companies. These ads may contain cookies. While we use cookies in other parts of our website, cookies received with banner ads are collected by our advertisers and we do not have access to this information.

You can block cookies by amending the settings on your browser. However, if you block all cookies you may not be able to access some or all of the information and features on our site.

How we use your information

We do not share your details with any third parties, other than as set out below:

• to carry out our obligations arising from any contracts entered into between you and us and to provide you with the information and services that you request from us, including sharing information with our service providers who assist us with operating the site and processing our data;

• to notify you about changes to our service;

• to ensure that content from our site is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your computer;

• where you have actively opted in to share your data with third parties in the Preference Centre;

• to administer our site and for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research, statistical and survey purposes; and

• as part of our efforts to keep our site safe and secure.

Where we store your data

The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”). It may also be processed by staff operating outside the EEA who work for us or for one of our suppliers. By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

Links on our site

Our site contains links to and from the websites of other businesses. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.

Newsletter & subscriber details

Where you have given us the appropriate permissions during the registration process to the Springwise and Springspotter newsletters, website/website services (as applicable), we may from time to time contact you by email about our products and services  that may be of interest to you.

If at any point, you would like to opt-out of receiving such marketing communications from us, or would like to change the channels that we use to contact you, please click on the Preference Centre or unsubscribe link at the bottom of any emails you receive, or email us, stating your preferences, at info@springwise.com.

Access to information

The Data Protection Act gives you the right to access information held about you. Your right of access can be exercised in accordance with the Act. Any access request may be subject to a fee of £10 to meet our costs in providing you with details of the information we hold about you.

Changes to our privacy policy

Any changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our privacy policy.

Updating your personal information

You may review, correct, update or change your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@springwise.com.

Changes to our privacy and cookie policy

If our Privacy & Cookies Policy changes in any way, we will place an updated version on this page. Regularly reviewing this page ensures that you are always aware of what personal information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we will share it with other parties.

Contacting Springwise

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, please contact:

Springwise
Somerset House
New Wing, The Strand
London, WC2R 1LA,
United Kingdom
info@springwise.com

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