Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
Launch Forge ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or submit an application.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Personal Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, nationality
- Contact Information: Address, postcode, phone number, email address
- Professional Information: Role preferences, experience, motivation
- Immigration Status: UK citizenship status, share code, visa expiry date
- Background Information: Criminal convictions, outstanding debts, directorship status
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Application Processing: To review and evaluate your application
- Communication: To contact you regarding your application or inquiries
- Verification: To verify your identity and eligibility
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Website Improvement: To analyze and improve our website and services
- Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through our application form
- Contract: When processing is necessary for a potential working relationship
- Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws and regulations
- Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and security purposes
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our website and processing applications
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Partners: With your consent, for specific partnership opportunities
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Application data is typically retained for:
- Active applications: Duration of the application process plus 12 months
- Successful applications: Duration of the working relationship plus statutory retention periods
- Unsuccessful applications: 12 months from the decision date
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Data Controller:
PREMIERE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
35 Firs Avenue
London N11 3NE
United Kingdom
Email: info@launchforge.co.uk
Phone: +44 7345 075275
13. Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113