Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Research International Limited ("we", "us", "our") operates Project Uplink and is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly: name, company name, role or job title, email address, phone number, sector focus, approximate EBITDA range, years in operation, and any message content submitted through our forms. We also collect basic usage data through cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: respond to expressions of interest, discuss Project Uplink with you, send relevant updates (with your consent), improve our website, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on: your consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interest in providing and improving our services, and compliance with legal obligations.

4. Confidentiality and Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Expressions of interest are treated as confidential and are seen only by the Project Uplink team. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and services, subject to appropriate contractual safeguards. These currently include our hosting and database provider and our email delivery provider.

5. Marketing Communications

We contact you about the expression of interest you submitted. We add your email address to any wider mailing list only where you have given separate consent. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. You can request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your data. You may also object to processing and withdraw consent at any time.

8. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at support@projectuplink.io.

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