Privacy Policy

Introduction

Lochside Capital Ltd maintains strict protocols for the protection of personal information. This policy outlines data collection, usage, and safeguarding practices in accordance with UK data protection legislation including the General Data Protection Regulation.

Information Collection

Lochside Capital collects information necessary for evaluating partnership opportunities and investment propositions. This includes contact details, professional background, investment experience, and materials submitted for consideration. Website analytics provide aggregated usage data to improve service delivery.

Usage and Purpose

Information serves specific purposes: evaluating partnership alignment, assessing investment opportunities, maintaining regulatory compliance records, and facilitating communication with prospective partners and founders. Data processing occurs only where legitimate interests exist or explicit consent has been provided.

Information Sharing

Personal information remains confidential and is never commercialised. Sharing occurs only with: syndicate partners for investment evaluation purposes (with consent), professional advisors bound by confidentiality, and regulatory bodies where legally required. International transfers, where necessary, incorporate appropriate safeguards.

Data Retention

Information retention follows statutory requirements and business necessity. Partnership enquiries: three years from last contact. Investment documentation: seven years from transaction completion. Marketing communications: until consent withdrawal. Periodic reviews ensure data minimisation principles are maintained.

Security Measures

Technical and organisational measures protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information. Regular security assessments and updates maintain protection standards appropriate to data sensitivity.

Individual Rights

UK data protection law provides specific rights: access to personal data held, correction of inaccuracies, erasure where appropriate, objection to processing, data portability, and withdrawal of consent. Requests receive response within statutory timeframes.

Contact

Privacy enquiries and rights exercises should be directed to:
[email protected]

Complaints regarding data handling may be raised with the Information Commissioner's Office.