1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how GoZtartUp collects, uses, and protects personal information provided through the GoZtartUp Partner Programme lead enquiry process.

GoZtartUp is a trading name of Aice Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. This policy applies to anyone who submits an enquiry to learn more about the GoZtartUp Partner Programme.

We are committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. Who We Are

• Legal Entity: Aice Limited
• Company Registration Number: 14726496
• Registered Office: 335 Manchester Rd E, Little Hulton, Manchester M38 9AR, United Kingdom
• Contact for Privacy Matters: [email protected]

3. What Information We Collect

When you submit an enquiry through our Partner Programme lead form, we collect:

• Your first name
• Your phone number

We may also collect:

• Records of any text messages or other communications between you and us
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and the time you submitted the enquiry, collected automatically for security and fraud prevention

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• To send you a text message with information about the Partner Programme
• To respond to your enquiry and follow up where appropriate
• To verify the authenticity of submissions and prevent fraud
• To comply with our legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: You provide your phone number with the explicit understanding that we will send you a follow-up text message
• Legitimate Interests: To respond to your enquiry and to operate our Partner Programme
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required by law to retain certain records

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

If you do not progress beyond the initial enquiry, we will delete your contact information after 12 months from your last interaction with us.

If you proceed to join the Partner Programme, your information will be retained for the duration of your participation and for a further 6 years afterwards in line with UK tax and business record-keeping requirements.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the following rights:

• Right of access to a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict how we process your data
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to data portability for data you have provided to us

To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected] with the subject line "Data Protection Request". We will respond within 30 days.

8. Opting Out of Communications

You can stop receiving text messages from us at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive. To opt out of all future communications, contact us at [email protected].

9. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We use industry-standard measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission using SSL/TLS
• Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of our security practices
• Secure third-party providers for messaging and data storage

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours as required by UK GDPR and inform affected individuals without undue delay.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on systems based in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area. Where data is processed by service providers outside these regions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

The GoZtartUp Partner Programme is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The version date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at [email protected] so we can address your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• Website: www.ico.org.uk
• Telephone: 0303 123 1113
• Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

14. Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data:

• GoZtartUp (Trading Name of Aice Limited)
• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: 335 Manchester Rd E, Little Hulton, Manchester M38 9AR, United Kingdom

By submitting an enquiry through our Partner Programme lead form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.