1. Who We Are

leeds.digital is a digital platform operated in Leeds, UK. Our mission is to connect people with digital opportunities, events, and innovation in the Leeds region.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: name, email address, contact details, and any information you voluntarily provide.
• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, and cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Respond to enquiries
• Send updates if you've subscribed
• Improve our website and user experience
• Ensure security and detect fraud

We do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests
• Legal obligations

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics)
• Regulators or legal authorities where required

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance functionality, analyse usage, and remember preferences. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for our stated purposes or as required by legal obligations. Most analytics data is automatically deleted after 26 months.

8. Your Rights

You have rights under GDPR, including to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Object or restrict processing
• File a complaint with the ICO

Contact us at privacy@leeds.digital to exercise your rights.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns, contact us at:
Email: privacy@leeds.digital