Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20 January 2023
Company Name: The Growth Company (N.I.) Ltd
Company Number: NI679483
Trading Name: The Growth Network
Jurisdiction: This privacy policy is governed by the laws of Northern Ireland.

1. Our Contact Details

Name: Martin Murtagh
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Phone Number: 07399 603555
Address: 27 Windsor Hill, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 1ER

2. The Type of Personal Information We Collect

We currently collect and process the following types of personal information:
Name and surname
Email address
Phone number
Address and location
Company or organisation
Website usage data (e.g. user stats, IP address, cookies)
Photographs and videos (from events)

3. How We Get the Personal Information and Why We Have It

Most of the information we process is provided directly by you for purposes including:
Subscribing to our newsletter
Registering for events or purchasing tickets
Becoming a member of The Growth Network
Participating in our meetings, online or offline

We use this data to:
Maintain our client/member directory
Send relevant email communications and updates
Build a directory for member networking
Share event-related media (photos, videos) on our platforms
Facilitate introductions and collaboration among members

We may share your information with trusted parties such as:
Event sponsors and partners
Other Growth Network members
Attendees of events you participate in

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on are:

Consent – e.g., when subscribing to communications or sharing testimonials
Contract – e.g., for fulfilling event or membership services
Legal obligation – when required to retain records
Legitimate interests – for running our community and events, unless your rights override these interests

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting: 📧 [email protected]

5. How We Store Your Information:

We store your data securely using encrypted digital systems.
We retain your data for as long as you are active in our network.
You may request deletion or opt out at any time.
When no longer required, your data will be securely deleted.

6. Your Data Protection Rights Under data protection law, you have rights including:

Access – Ask us for copies of your personal data
Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure – Request deletion of your data in certain cases
Restriction – Request we limit processing
Objection – Object to how we process your data
Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to you or another provider

You are not required to pay a fee for exercising your rights. We will respond within one month.

To make a request, contact: 📧 [email protected] or [email protected]

7. How to Complain

If you have concerns about how we use your personal information, you can make a complaint to us directly.

You also have the right to complain to the ICO:

Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF 📞 0303 123 1113 🌐 www.ico.org.uk

8. Events in the Republic of Ireland (EU)

As we also run events in the Republic of Ireland, we are committed to complying with EU GDPR regulations for any processing involving EU residents’ data.

🍪 Cookie Policy – The Growth Network Effective Date: 20 January 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how The Growth Network (operated by The Growth Company (N.I.) Ltd, Company No. NI679483) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help us improve your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how users interact with our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies – Necessary for the website to function (e.g. login, payments, forms).
Performance Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. page views, bounce rates).
Functional Cookies – Enable enhanced features such as videos, chat, or language preferences.
Marketing Cookies – Used by advertising or analytics partners to deliver relevant ads or measure campaign effectiveness.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted partners such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or Eventbrite integrations. These third parties may set cookies to track usage or assist in marketing.

4. How to Control Cookies

You can adjust your cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:

Block cookies altogether
Delete cookies after visiting a site
Set preferences for certain websites

Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more info.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We recommend checking back periodically for updates.

For any questions, contact: 📧 [email protected]