ML Property Venture Limited ('we', 'our', 'us') is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information.

1. Data Controller

ML Property Venture Limited is the Data Controller for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at info@mlpropertyventure.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including your name, contact details, email address, payment information, and details relating to your engagement with our mentoring, consultancy, community, training, or events. We also collect data automatically through website analytics, cookies, and marketing tools when you visit our website.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:
• Deliver our mentoring, training, and consultancy services;
• Manage event or programme participation;
• Process payments and maintain accounts;
• Administer community memberships (e.g., ML Venture Hub);
• Send newsletters and marketing communications with your consent;
• Improve website performance and user experience;
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Our lawful bases for processing include contractual necessity, legitimate interest, legal obligation, and consent where applicable (e.g., for email marketing).

5. Data Sharing

We may share data with trusted third parties, including payment processors, email marketing providers, and service partners who assist in delivering our services. We ensure all third parties comply with data protection law and process your data securely.

6. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Addendum or Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Mentoring and community data is typically retained for up to 6 years after contract completion.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your data. You may also request a copy of your personal data or withdraw consent for marketing at any time by contacting us.

9. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to enhance functionality and measure performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.

10. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use or disclosure. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised staff and service providers.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact & Complaints

If you have any concerns about our handling of your personal data, please contact info@mlpropertyventure.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.