Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This privacy policy applies between you, the user of this website, and The Roundsman, the owner and provider of this website under the Sparse Supernova brand. We take the privacy of your information seriously. This policy applies to our use of any and all data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the website.

2. Definitions and interpretation

In this policy, unless the context requires otherwise, the singular includes the plural, references to clauses include sub-clauses, and references to statutory provisions include modifications and amendments.

3. Scope of this policy

This privacy policy applies only to the actions of The Roundsman and users in relation to this website. It does not extend to any third-party websites that may be accessed from this website, including social media or linked services.

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, The Roundsman is the data controller. This means we determine the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your data is processed.

4. Data collected

We may collect the following data from you:

• name;
• job title;
• profession;
• contact information such as email address and telephone number;
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests;
• IP address;
• operating system and browser-related information.

We collect data in two ways:

• data you provide directly, for example when you contact us, register for services, or request marketing communications; and
• data collected automatically when you access the website, including usage and cookie-related information.

5. Our use of data

We may use your data from time to time in order to provide the best possible service and experience when using the website. In particular, data may be used for:

• sending marketing materials by email where relevant and lawful;
• contacting you for market research or follow-up communication by email, telephone, or post;
• inviting you to events or briefings that may be relevant to your interests;
• administering accounts or service relationships where you register with us.

We may rely on legitimate interests for some of these uses. Where consent is required, particularly for direct electronic marketing, we will obtain it through an opt-in or soft opt-in process as appropriate. You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Who we share data with

We may share your data with employees, agents, and professional advisers where reasonably necessary for marketing, communications, operations, compliance, or service delivery, always in accordance with this policy.

7. Keeping data secure

We use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including:

• access controls where accounts are used;
• secure servers and controlled infrastructure;
• measures designed to detect and respond to suspected breaches or misuse.

If you suspect any misuse, loss, or unauthorised access to your data, please contact us immediately at operations@sparse-supernova.com.

8. Data retention

Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will hold your data only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request deletion.

Even where data is deleted from active systems, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax, regulatory, or recovery purposes.

9. Your rights

You have the following rights in relation to your data:

• the right to access copies of the information we hold about you;
• the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
• the right to request erasure of your data in certain circumstances;
• the right to restrict the way we use your data;
• the right to data portability;
• the right to object to our use of your data, including where we rely on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, or to withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing, contact operations@sparse-supernova.com.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle a complaint about your data, you may refer the matter to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

10. Links to other websites

This website may include links to third-party websites. We have no control over those sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. You should review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

11. Changes of business ownership and control

We may from time to time expand or reduce our business. This may involve the sale or transfer of control of all or part of the business. Where relevant, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the terms of this privacy policy and appropriate steps to protect your privacy.

12. Cookies

This website may place and access certain cookies on your computer or device. We use cookies to improve your experience of using the website and to improve our services. All cookies used by this website are intended to comply with current UK cookie law.

Before the website places cookies on your device, you will be presented with a message requesting your consent to set those cookies. You may refuse consent, although some features of the website may not function fully or as intended.

You can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. By default, most browsers accept cookies, but this can be changed. You can also delete cookies at any time, though you may lose information that helps you use the website more efficiently.

13. General

You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

If any provision of this privacy policy is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

This policy is governed by the law of England and Wales, and disputes arising under it will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time as required by law or as our website and services evolve. Any changes will be posted on the website and will apply from the date they are published.

15. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or the way we process data, contact us at operations@sparse-supernova.com or write to:

The Roundsman
Wagon Yard
Marlborough, UK