Guidance

FCDO privacy notice: Business Advisory Support from Growth Gateway

Published 5 February 2024

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Date last modified: 15 August 2023

Who we are

British Investment Partnerships Directorate, which is part of:

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH

email: GrowthGateway@fcdo.gov.uk

What data we process and why

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) works in the UK and overseas to safeguard Britain’s national security, build Britain’s prosperity and support British citizens overseas. In doing so we process personal data.

In particular, British Investment Partnerships Directorate processes personal data for the purposes of supporting British and African businesses on their trade and investment journeys.

We process this data because such processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests, namely understanding more about your business and its needs. Information such as your name, your company name, country of operation etc help us to tailor our support and give you the best possible service.

What we do with it

Your data will be stored by the FCDO (and/or engaged private sector parties covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement). You have the option to opt out of marketing contact at the end of the form. As part of your enquiry, if you provide contact details we will assume you are giving permission for Growth Gateway to contact you to discuss your requirement for our support.

There may be other circumstances in which we may lawfully share your data with third parties where, for example, we are required to do so by law, by court order, or to prevent fraud or other crimes. Where we share data, however, we shall do so in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

How long we keep your data

We will retain your personal data for 5 years from initial contact or until when the Growth Gateway programme ceases to operate, whichever is sooner.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • object: request that your data is not processed for certain purposes
  • erasure: request that your personal data is erased where one of the statutory grounds applies
  • data portability: the right to obtain and reuse your personal data for your own purposes across different services in certain circumstances
  • restrict processing: request that the processing of your personal data is restricted in certain circumstances, for example, where accuracy is contested
  • rectification: request that any inaccuracies in your personal data are rectified without delay. Request that any incomplete personal data is completed, including by means of a supplementary statement
  • access: request information about how your personal data is processed and to request a copy of that personal data

If your personal data is processed on the basis of consent, you have the right to:

  • withdraw consent to the processing of your personal data at any time
  • request a copy of any personal data you have provided

How to contact us

If you have any questions about anything in this notice, or if you consider that your personal data has been misused or mishandled, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, you can contact us at: GrowthGateway@fcdo.gov.uk.

You can also contact the Data Protection Officer at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office:

Data Protection Officer
Knowledge Management Department
Knowledge and Technology Directorate
Room WHG.127
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH

Email: Data.Protection@fcdo.gov.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7008 1500

Complaints

You may also make a complaint to the Information Commissioner, who is an independent regulator. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF

Email: casework@ico.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 303 123 1113

Changes to this notice

We may modify or amend this privacy notice at our discretion at any time. When we make changes to this notice, we will amend the last modified data at the top of this page. Any modification or amendment to this privacy notice will be applied to you and your data as of that revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this privacy notice to be informed about how we are protecting your data.

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