1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information – such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address.
• Employment & Business Information – CV details, business name, job title, or business interests (if provided voluntarily).
• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on our website.
• Event Participation Data – attendance records, event registration details, photos or videos taken at events (where consent is given).
• Communications – messages sent via our website contact forms, email, or social media channels.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for:

• Providing you with information, advice, and resources.
• Connecting you with local businesses, employers, or mentors.
• Administering and managing events.
• Sending updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (where consent is given).
• Improving our website, services, and event experiences.
• Meeting legal or regulatory requirements.

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you opt-in to receive communications or participate in activities.
• Contractual necessity – where your data is needed to provide a service or event you have signed up for.
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve WHY HUB and our events.
• Legal obligations – where required to comply with applicable laws.

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

• Partner organisations – such as local employers, business mentors, and community groups.
• Service providers – who assist with website hosting, email communications, or event management.
• Legal authorities – if required by law.

Any partner or service provider we share data with is required to keep it safe and use it only for the purposes agreed.

 

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

 

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or contractual obligations).
• Object to certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, contact us at: withernseabv@gmail.com

 

7. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

 

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the website may not work as intended.

 

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated “Last Updated” date.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: withernseabv@gmail.com
Address: Wyndham Street, Unit 22, Argyle Street factory Estate, Hull, HU3 1HD

Summary

• We collect basic information when you sign up, contact us, or attend our events.
• We use it to connect you with local opportunities, send updates, and improve our services.
• We don’t sell your information, but may share it with trusted partners to help you find jobs, business advice, or opportunities.
• You can ask us at any time to see, change, or delete the information we hold about you.
• We keep your data safe and secure.
• If you click on outside links, we can’t control their privacy policies.
• We may update this policy in the future, and we’ll always post changes on our site.