Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2024

Last Updated: March 1, 2024

1. Introduction

Novel Fund ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website novel-fund.com (the "Service") and use our educational platform review services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any information you provide in contact forms or communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Date and time of your visit

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie management system.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To send you newsletters and updates about educational platforms
• To respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers' information is retained until they unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing your personal information
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44(0)835699341
• Address: Studio 73 Saunders Meadows, Robertsonberg SW15 4AF, United Kingdom

13. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.