1. Key Terms
Various definitions of key terms used in this policy.
- We/Us/Our: Advanced Innovation Insights Ltd (Advancii).
- You: Any individual or entity using our website, app, or consulting services.
- Services: The advancii.com website, the Advancii app, and related innovation insights.
- Personal Data: Any information that identifies you (e.g., name, email, IP address).
- Third Parties: Trusted partners (hosting, insurance, or finance) that help us deliver our services.
2. What We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to provide our services effectively:
- Identity & Contact: Name, job title, company name, and email address.
- Account Details: Username, password (encrypted), and business address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device identifiers used for security and login.
- Submission Data: Any details you voluntarily provide via forms, IP audits, or support requests.
3. Our Data Philosophy (Access & Usage)
Unlike many platforms, Advancii is not a "data-mining" company.
- No Internal Analytics: We do not perform behavioral analytics, profiling, or data-mining on your personal or business data for our own commercial gain.
- Restricted Access: While our systems allow us to access your data, we strictly follow a "non-interference" policy. We do not proactively view or use your data in any usable format for internal business intelligence.
- Support-Based Access: Our authorized personnel will only access your data when strictly necessary to: resolve a technical issue or bug at your request; perform essential system maintenance; ensure accurate transmission to a third-party partner you have requested to connect with; comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal grounds:
- Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you have signed up for.
- Legitimate Interests: To maintain system security and improve platform performance.
- Consent: When you explicitly opt-in to marketing or third-party introductions.
- Legal Obligation: When required by UK law.
5. Sharing & Third Parties
We never sell your data. We only share it in the following ways:
- Service Facilitation: If you request services like IP insurance or financing, we securely transmit the necessary details to our relevant partners.
- Operational Providers: We use trusted infrastructure partners (e.g., cloud hosting and secure email servers) to keep the app running.
- Legal Requirements: If we are legally compelled to disclose information by UK authorities.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to keep our site functional (e.g., remembering your login). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Advancii app.
7. Security
We use industry-standard encryption and secure protocols to protect your data. While we implement rigorous safeguards, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. International Data Transfers
Advancii is based in the UK. While your data is primarily processed here, some third-party providers may store data abroad. We ensure all such transfers meet UK GDPR protection standards.
9. Your Rights
Under UK law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold.
- Correction/Erasure: Ask us to fix or delete your data.
- Object/Restrict: Limit how we process your information.
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: At any time for marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, contact admin@advancii.com.
10. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as you have an active account or as required for legal/tax purposes (typically 6 years). Afterward, data is deleted or anonymized.
11. Business Changes
If Advancii is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change and ensure the same privacy protections apply.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this policy occasionally. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our app.
14. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please reach out to us:
