Privacy Policy

The Growth Company (N.I.) Ltd 6 Margaret Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 1ER Email: hello@thegrowthcompany.ie Phone: 07399 603555

We may collect and process the following types of personal data: • Name and contact details (email, phone number, address) • Company or organisation details • Job title and professional information • Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) • Photographs and videos (from events and programmes) • Information you provide when registering for events, joining The Growth Network, or using our services

We collect personal information when you: • Visit our website or interact with our content • Register for events, programmes, or memberships • Subscribe to our newsletter or communications • Engage our services (marketing, training, mentoring, etc.) • Provide testimonials or feedback We use this information to: • Deliver our services and manage client relationships • Send relevant updates, invitations, and communications • Facilitate networking and introductions through The Growth Network • Improve our website and services • Comply with legal obligations We may share your information with trusted third parties such as event partners, sponsors, or service providers who support our operations. We only share what is necessary and under appropriate safeguards.

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases (UK GDPR and EU GDPR where applicable): Consent – When you sign up for communications or provide testimonials Contract – When we provide services you have requested Legitimate Interests – To run our business, events, and community effectively Legal Obligation – When required to retain records or comply with regulations You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at hello@thegrowthcompany.ie.

We store your data securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures. We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Under data protection law, you have the following rights: Access – Request a copy of your personal data Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data Erasure – Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances) Restriction – Request that we limit how we process your data Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to you or another organisation We will respond to valid requests within one month. You will not be charged for exercising these rights. To make a request, please email: hello@thegrowthcompany.ie

If you are concerned about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority: Information Commissioner's Office (UK) Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF Tel: 0303 123 1113 Website: www.ico.org.uk For matters relating to the Republic of Ireland, you may contact the Data Protection Commission.

As we operate events and services in the Republic of Ireland, we comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for any processing involving personal data of EU residents.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.