Privacy Policy
Effective date: 17 December 2025 | Version: 1.0
Company details:
- Legal name: Fryan LTD
- Company number: 16119489
- Registered address: 54 The Quadrant, Albans, England, AL4 9RD
- Contact email: info@fryan.co.uk
- Data Protection contact: info@fryan.co.uk
This Privacy Policy explains how Fryan LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and shares personal data when you use our website, contact us, or interact with us for bioscience and investment-related purposes.
1. Who we are (data controller)
Fryan LTD is the “controller” of personal data processed under this Policy, unless stated otherwise. If
you have questions, contact us at info@fryan.co.uk.
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity data: name, title, organisation, job
- Contact data: email address, phone number, postal
- Investor / business profile data (if provided): sector interests, investment focus, ticket size range, geographic focus, and information you include in messages.
- Technical data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type/version, time zone, operating
- Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, referral
- Marketing and communications data: your preferences in receiving communications and your consent status.
We do not intend to collect “special category” personal data (such as health data) via the website. Please avoid including such information in web forms or emails unless we specifically request it and provide appropriate safeguards.
3. How we collect your data
We collect data in the following ways:
- Directly from you when you fill in forms, subscribe, request information, or email/call
- Automatically when you browse the website, through cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy).
- From third parties or public sources in limited circumstances (for example, professional networking sites or company registries) where lawful and relevant to a business relationship.
4. Why we use your data (purposes) and lawful bases
We only use personal data where the law allows. Depending on the context, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under UK GDPR / EU GDPR:
- Consent – for example, where you opt in to receive newsletters or accept non-essential
- Contract – where processing is necessary to take steps at your request or perform a contract with
- Legitimate interests – to run and improve our website, respond to enquiries, and develop our business relationships, provided your rights do not override those interests.
- Legal obligation – where we must comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful Typical purposes include:
- To provide and operate the website (including security and troubleshooting).
- To respond to enquiries about bioscience projects, collaborations, or
- To send updates you request (for example, newsletters) and manage
- To analyse website usage and improve content and user
- To maintain records, comply with legal obligations, and manage
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the website work, remember preferences, and (where you consent) analyse traffic and improve marketing. For details, see our Cookie Policy and the cookie preferences tool on the website (if available).
6. Sharing your data
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers that support our website and operations (for example, hosting, analytics, email delivery, CRM) under appropriate contracts.
- Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants, auditors) where
- Regulators, law enforcement or courts where required by law or to protect our
- A buyer, seller or adviser in connection with an actual or proposed merger, acquisition or sale of assets (subject to confidentiality).
We do not sell personal data.
7. International transfers
Where we transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy regulations/decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
8. Data security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including access controls and secure hosting. However, no system is completely secure; you should use secure networks and keep your devices protected.
9. Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typical retention periods include:
- Enquiry correspondence: up to [12-36] months after the last interaction (unless a relationship continues).
- Newsletter subscription data: until you unsubscribe or we stop the
- Security logs / technical logs: typically up to [6-12] months, unless required longer for
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:
- Access – request a copy of your personal
- Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete
- Erasure – request deletion of your data in certain
- Restriction – limit processing in certain
- Portability – receive your data in a structured, commonly used
- Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct
- Withdraw consent – where we rely on consent, you may withdraw at any time (this does not affect prior processing).
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@fryan.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
11. Marketing
We may send you marketing communications if you have opted in, or where permitted by law (for example, in a business context). You can opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us.
12. Children’s privacy
Our website is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Complaints
If you are in the UK and are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). We would appreciate the chance to resolve concerns first, so please contact us.
14. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on the website and update the effective date at the top.
15. Contact
- Fryan LTD
- Email: info@fryan.co.uk
Legal note
This document is a template and does not constitute legal advice. You should obtain legal advice to ensure the Policy reflects your exact data flows, tools (analytics/CRM/email), and any regulatory obligations.