Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what personal data W3 Energy collects, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
W3 Energy Ltd ("W3 Energy", "we", "us", "our") is the data controller for personal data collected through the W3 Energy website and platform. We are registered in England and Wales.
For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at privacy@w3-energy.org.
We collect personal data in the following categories:
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | First name, last name, company name, job title | You provide directly via forms |
| Contact Data | Email address, phone number, country | You provide directly via forms |
| Professional Data | AUM range, investor type, project details, ESG mandates | You provide directly via application forms |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited | Automatically collected via cookies and analytics |
| Communications Data | Emails, enquiry content, notes from calls | Generated through your communications with us |
| Marketing Preferences | Opt-in/out status for communications | You provide directly via forms and preference centre |
We do not collect special category data (such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, or biometric data) unless specifically required for compliance purposes and with your explicit consent.
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis for processing. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
All third-party processors are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection law and our instructions.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@w3-energy.org. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us operate and improve the platform.
We use the following types of cookies:
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include:
No system is completely secure. If you have reason to believe that your data has been compromised, please notify us immediately at security@w3-energy.org.
Some of our service providers operate outside the UK and EEA. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and notify registered users where appropriate.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us:
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):