Privacy Policy

Equity Link Capital (“we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it and how we use it.

Who We Are

Equity Link Capital provides investment preparation services, helping founders professionally prepare their businesses for investment and facilitating introductions between ELIM Certified™ businesses and relevant registered investors where appropriate. We do not provide regulated investment advice and we do not hold client or investor funds.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Name
• Company name
• Job title
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Business information
• Funding requirements
• Investment preferences (for investors)
• Website usage information
• IP address
• Browser and device information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries.
• Arrange Discovery Calls.
• Provide our services.
• Assess investment preparation requirements.
• Manage investor registrations.
• Improve our website.
• Send relevant communications where you have requested them.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information where:

• You have given consent.
• It is necessary to perform a contract.
• It is in our legitimate business interests.
• We are required by law.

Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information. Where appropriate, information may be shared with trusted professional advisers or relevant registered investors only where necessary, appropriate and with your knowledge or consent.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse or loss.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion where appropriate.
• Restrict processing.
• Object to processing.
• Request data portability.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact: Email: contact@equitylinkcapital.co.uk

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always appear on this website.