Privacy Policy & Community Guidelines
Community Guidelines​
1. Share Generously
VenturePath thrives on collaboration. Contribute your experiences, advice, and expertise to support fellow members – the more you give, the more you’ll gain.
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2. Be Curious and Respectful
Approach the expert network with an open mind and respect for others’ time and insights. Engage thoughtfully and be intentional in your questions and connections.
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3. Protect Confidentiality
Our community fosters trust. Respect the confidentiality of discussions, insights, and shared materials.
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4. Be Proactive
If there’s a topic or resource you’d like to see in the VenturePath Hub, or if you need help with something specific, let us know – your feedback helps us improve.
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5. Maintain Professionalism
Keep discussions constructive, respectful, and aligned with the community’s purpose. Avoid unprofessional behaviour or content that could undermine the collaborative environment.
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6. Flag Concerns
If you notice anything inappropriate or not in line with these guidelines, please report it to the VenturePath team so we can take action.
Privacy Policy
Updated: 13.01.25
At VenturePath, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with us, whether you are using our website, services, or engaging with us through other means. It also details your rights regarding the processing of your personal data, in accordance with data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information to facilitate the services we offer. The types of personal information we may collect include:
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Directly from you: When you register for our services, sign up for newsletters, or engage with us in any other capacity, we may collect the following data:
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Name
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Email address
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Job title
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Company details including name, sector, revenue and other information you choose to share with us
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Location
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From third-party service providers: We may receive personal data through tools we use for communication and analytics (e.g., Wix for emails, Google Analytics for tracking website behaviour).
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Through cookies and tracking technologies: As detailed in our Cookie Policy, we may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data related to your interaction with our website and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal data you provide for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to:
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Providing services: To communicate with you, provide information about VenturePath, our services, or your account status.
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Marketing: If you’ve opted in, we may send promotional materials, updates, or newsletters related to our offerings and events.
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Analysis: We may use aggregated and anonymised data to improve our services and to analyse trends in user behaviour.
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Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Consent: You have given us explicit permission to use your personal data for specified purposes (e.g., email communications).
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Contractual necessity: We process your data when it is required to fulfil a contract or service agreement.
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Legitimate interests: We may process your personal data to pursue our legitimate business interests, provided this does not infringe on your rights and freedoms.
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Legal obligations: We process your data as required to comply with relevant laws and regulations.
4. Data Sharing with Trusted Partners
We may share certain personal information collected from you with our trusted partners to enhance the services and opportunities we provide. These partners are carefully selected and aligned with our mission to support business growth and success.
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What Information We Share
The information shared may include:
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Your name and contact details (e.g., email address)
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Business-related information (e.g., company name, industry, and size)
We will only share the minimum information necessary for the specified purpose.
Who Are Our Trusted Partners?
Our partners include organisations that:
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Provide tools, resources, and insights to support business scaling
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Offer relevant services or funding opportunities for businesses
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Collaborate with us on programmes, events, and content delivery
Purpose of Sharing
We share your data with partners to:
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Provide tailored recommendations, services, or resources
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Facilitate access to funding, advice, or growth opportunities
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Collaborate on initiatives that benefit our community of businesses
Your Consent
We will only share your information with partners if you have provided explicit consent for this at the time of data collection. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at support@venturepath.co.
How We Protect Your Data
All partners are contractually obligated to:
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Handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws
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Use your data only for the purposes outlined above
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Not share your data further without your explicit consent
For more information about your rights and how we manage your data, please review the full details of our privacy policy or contact us at support@venturepath.co.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following cases:
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Service providers and sub-processors: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, marketing, data storage). These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal information.
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Partners and affiliates: If you have opted in to receive information from partners or sponsors of VenturePath, we may share your data for these purposes.
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Legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, for example, in response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
7. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, and access control protocols.
8. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and stored at, destinations outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
9. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
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Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
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Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit the use of your personal data in specific circumstances.
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Right to data portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format, or transfer it to another service provider.
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Right to object: You can object to certain types of processing, including for direct marketing.
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Right to withdraw consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not submit personal data through our services. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by VenturePath. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
For more detailed information on how we use cookies, please see our [Cookie Policy](insert link).
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The latest version of the policy will always be available on our website.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
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Email: support@venturepath.co
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Phone: 020 7504 7083
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Address: The Accelerator Network Limited, 123A Borough High St, London, SE1 1NP