Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 April 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by UK Innovation Districts Group (UK IDG).

  • Address: 1 Sekforde Street, London, EC1R 0BE
  • Email: hello@ukinnovationsdistricts.co.uk
  • Telephone: +44 (0)7789264983

UK IDG is a peer network of innovation districts and knowledge quarters across the UK. (IDG – Innovation Districts Group)

For data protection purposes, we are the data controller of your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information you provide directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organisation (if provided)
  • Any information submitted via contact forms or sign-up forms

Automatically collected data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

Marketing and communications

  • Preferences for receiving updates or newsletters
  • Records of your consent

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via the website
  • Add you to our mailing list (where consent is given)
  • Provide updates about our work, events, and publications
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Ensure website security and prevent misuse

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you sign up to receive communications
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website and services
  • Legal obligation – where required to comply with law

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Secure hosting and encryption where appropriate
  • Staff training on data protection

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. (IDG – Innovation Districts Group)

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email platforms)
  • Professional advisers where necessary
  • Authorities if required by law

Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations

You can request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
hello@ukinnovationsdistricts.co.uk

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve functionality
  • Analyse website usage
  • Enhance user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

(👉 If you’re using cookies/analytics, you should ideally add a separate cookie policy + banner.)

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. (IDG – Innovation Districts Group)

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can contact us first.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk