1. Who we are and what we do
Who we are
Parallel Ventures Group Ltd operates as a limited company registered in England and Wales (registration number 16998049). The registered office is located at 60 Station Road, Nassington, Peterborough, England, PE8 6QB.
What we do
The company provides strategic advisory and consulting services including technology strategy, AI implementation, product coaching, and board-level expertise for businesses seeking senior guidance. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information.
2. Purpose of this privacy notice
This document explains what personal data is collected and how it is processed. It also outlines individual rights regarding data handling.
The notice applies specifically to situations where Parallel Ventures Group Ltd functions as the Data Controller (deciding what data to collect and how to process it), rather than as a Data Processor for organizational users.
3. Who this privacy notice applies to
The notice covers individuals who:
- Visit the website
- Purchase goods or services
- Inquire about products/services
- Use the platform
- Sign up for newsletters or promotional communications
4. What Personal Data is
Personal Data encompasses "any information from which someone can be identified either directly or indirectly," including names and online identifiers.
Special Category Personal Data involves more sensitive information: racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric identification data, health information, or data concerning sexual orientation.
5. Personal Data we collect
Categories of collected data include:
- Profile/Identity Data: First name, last name, gender, date of birth
- Contact Data: Phone numbers, addresses, email addresses
- Marketing and Communications Data: Preferences for receiving marketing information
- Billing Data: Debit and credit card information, cardholder name, billing address
- Financial Data: Banking details including account number and sort code
- Transactional Data: Payment records and transaction details
6. How we collect your Personal Data
Most personal data comes directly from individuals through the website, email, phone, or in-person interactions.
Third-party sources may include:
- Lead generation companies providing contact lists
- Individuals granting consent to share information
- Publicly available sources such as social media platforms
7. How we use your personal data & lawful basis
The organization processes personal data under established lawful bases:
| Activities | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|
| Platform signup, account creation, purchases, demo requests, product inquiries | Contract – processing required to fulfill service obligations |
| Marketing communications, product support | Consent – explicit permission from the individual |
| Preventing illegal activities, retaining financial transaction data | Legal Obligation – required by law |
| Website troubleshooting, system maintenance, data analysis, service improvement, user understanding | Legitimate Interests – processing serves legitimate organizational interests while respecting individual rights |
9. International Transfers
Personal data may be processed outside the UK, as some service providers operate internationally.
Protection equivalence is ensured through:
- Processing only in countries with Secretary of State-confirmed adequate protection, or
- Executing International Data Transfer Agreements with supplementary measures as needed
10. Your rights and how to complain
Individuals possess the following rights:
- Right to be informed: Understanding what data is collected, usage purposes, lawful basis, sharing practices, and retention duration
- Right of access (Subject Access Request): Receiving a copy of held personal data
- Right to rectification: Correcting incomplete or inaccurate information
- Right to erasure: Requesting deletion of personal data
- Right to object to processing: Opposing data use, including marketing communications
- Right to restrict processing: Limiting data use
- Right to portability: Requesting data transfer to another party
- Automated decision-making: Protection from decisions based solely on automated processing with significant effects. The organization does not employ automated decision-making.
- Right to withdraw consent: Revoking previously granted consent for specific processing purposes
- Right to lodge a complaint: Contacting the Information Commissioner's Office online or at 0303 123 1113
How to exercise your rights
No fees typically apply to exercising these rights, though unreasonable or excessive requests may incur reasonable charges or refusal.
Requests should be submitted using contact details in the "How to contact us" section. Identity verification may be required. Processing occurs within one month, though complex requests may require extended timeframes with regular updates.
11. Children's Privacy
The organization does not offer products or services to children and does not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent unless permitted by law. Discovery of unauthorized child data collection triggers secure, permanent deletion per applicable regulations.
12. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
The organization uses profiling to ensure individuals receive personalized advice. Automated decision-making and profiling do not produce legal effects or significantly impact users.
Inquiries regarding this practice should be directed through the contact section.
13. Security and storage of information
Appropriate security measures prevent accidental loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Access is restricted to employees, agents, contractors, and third parties with legitimate business need, operating under confidentiality obligations.
Upon discovering data loss, misuse, or alteration, the organization works with IT teams, the Data Protection Officer, and other parties to investigate, mitigate, and report incidents when necessary.
14. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes. The organization undertakes reasonable steps to destroy or erase unnecessary personal data from systems.
This policy does not apply to anonymized data.
15. How to contact us and our Data Protection Officer
Organization Contact
60 Station Road, Nassington, Peterborough, England, PE8 6QB
Email: support@parallel-ventures.co.uk
Data Protection Officer
Jym Brown
Email: support@parallel-ventures.co.uk
16. Changes to this privacy notice
The notice may be updated periodically as indicated in the document. Changes are communicated as required by applicable law.
Past versions are available upon request using the contact details above.
Last modified: 07/02/2026