Personal Data & Cookies Policy
Managing Your Data and Cookie Preferences
At Luton Startups, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and store your personal data. This policy explains how we handle your personal information and how cookies are used on our website to enhance your browsing experience.
Data
We collect personal data to improve the services we offer. This may include:
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Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details you provide when interacting with us.
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Website Interaction Data: Information collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies, such as IP address, location, browser type, and user behaviour on our website.
Usage
Your data is used to:
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Enhance Services: Personal information allows us to deliver services, such as event notifications and support.
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Improve Experience: Data collected through cookies helps us optimise our website’s performance, understand how visitors use the site, and personalise your experience.
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Marketing: With your consent, we use data for targeted advertising, and to send newsletters or updates relevant to your interests.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They serve different purposes and improve your browsing experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of our website, enabling features like form submissions and login sessions.
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Analytics Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site, allowing us to improve content and design.
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Marketing Cookies: Used to personalise advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You have control over which cookies you consent to, except for necessary cookies, which are required for basic website functionality.
Control
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
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Accept or Reject Cookies: You can choose to accept or reject cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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Delete Cookies: You can delete cookies that have been stored on your device through your browser’s privacy settings.
Retention
Cookies typically have an expiry date, which can vary depending on the type of cookie. For instance, session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share cookie data with third-party service providers who assist us in analysing website performance or managing marketing efforts. These providers are required to handle data in compliance with data protection regulations.
Security
We take steps to ensure that all personal data, including cookie-related information, is stored securely. This includes encryption, regular audits, and strict access control measures to safeguard against unauthorised access.
Updates
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our service offerings. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Last updated: 29th September 2024