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1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use the SPARKHub website located at https://sparkhub.eu.

SPARKHub.eu is operated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is responsible for processing personal data collected through this website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the EU General Data Protection Regulation where applicable.

2. Data Controller

SPARKHub.eu is operated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).

UKRI is registered in the United Kingdom under company number 14697629.

Registered office
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us at:

UKRISustainability@ukri.org

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect limited personal data through the website.

Information you provide

When you submit a form on the website, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

This information is only collected when you choose to provide it.

Automatically collected information

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through Google Analytics, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • General geographic location (approximate)

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website so that we can improve its content and functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries submitted through the website

  • Communicating with users who have contacted us

  • Improving the performance and usability of the website

  • Monitoring website usage and trends

We do not sell personal data and we do not use personal data for advertising or marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Legitimate interests
To operate, maintain, and improve the website and respond to enquiries.

Consent
Where analytics cookies are used, processing may rely on user consent provided through the website’s cookie banner where applicable.

6. Cookies and Analytics

The website uses cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather information about how visitors use the website.

The information generated by these cookies may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade personal information.

Personal data may be processed by trusted service providers that support the operation of the website, including analytics services such as Google Analytics.

These providers process data only on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

Contact form submissions may be retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond to enquiries and maintain records of communications.

Analytics data is retained according to the retention settings configured within Google Analytics.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request transfer of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact:

UKRISustainability@ukri.org

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office if you believe your data has been handled improperly.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, legal requirements, or our data processing practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

UKRISustainability@ukri.org

or write to:

UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom

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