This Privacy Notice explains how Dechomai Ltd collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit our website, contact us through the website, apply for a programme or event, or otherwise provide information to us online.
Dechomai Ltd is a Scotland-based social enterprise supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and businesses through enterprise programmes, mentoring, education, networking, research and community initiatives.
Dechomai Ltd is the data controller responsible for personal information collected through this website.
The information we collect depends on how you use our website and may include:
We only collect information that is relevant to the particular interaction or service.
Some programme or event forms may ask for information relating to matters such as racial or ethnic origin, health, disability, accessibility requirements or other sensitive information.
We will only request and process this information where it is necessary and where permitted by data protection law.
We may use information collected through our website to:
Where information submitted through the website leads to your participation in a Dechomai programme or service, we may subsequently use that information for the administration and delivery of that programme.
Depending on why we are using your information, our lawful basis may be:
Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
Where sensitive personal information is processed, we will also ensure that an appropriate additional legal condition applies.
Most personal information collected through our website is provided directly by you.
In some circumstances, information relating to an application or referral may also be provided by a programme partner, referral organisation or another organisation working with Dechomai.
We may share information where necessary with:
We only share information where there is an appropriate reason to do so.
We do not sell your personal information.
Where reports are produced for funders or partners, we will use anonymised or aggregated information where possible.
Some of the technology services used to operate our website or communicate with you may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer complies with UK data protection law.
We keep information only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
The period will depend on factors such as:
Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Where you have subscribed to receive news, programme updates or other promotional communications from Dechomai, we may use your contact details to send these to you.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe option contained in our communications or by contacting us.
Unsubscribing from marketing will not prevent us from sending necessary communications about an application, programme, event or service you are participating in.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively and understand how visitors use the site.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Other cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, will only be used where required consent has been obtained.
Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.
Some Dechomai programmes may be available to children or young people.
Where personal information is collected from or about someone under 18 through our website, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the information requested and the privacy information provided are appropriate to their age and the activity involved.
Where necessary, we may also request details or consent from a parent or guardian.
We use appropriate organisational and technical measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
Our security arrangements are periodically reviewed and updated.
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:
We will normally respond to a valid request within one month, subject to any extension permitted by law.
You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organisations.
Dechomai is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy notices before providing personal information.
We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes to our website, services or legal obligations.
The latest version will be published on this page with the date it was last updated.
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice, how we use your personal information or would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Dechomai Ltd
Email: info@dechomai.co.uk
Website: https://dechomai.co.uk