Privacy Notice

Data Controller

For the purposes of this website, BlackCores and Partners LLP is the data controller. Contact us at info@blackcores.co.uk.

BlackCores maintains a data protection contact for privacy-related enquiries. Where a data protection fee or registration is required, BlackCores will maintain the appropriate registration or exemption assessment.

What Data We Collect

When you submit an enquiry through our contact form, we may collect:

• Your name
• Work email address
• Organisation name
• Enquiry type
• Message content
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)

How We Use Your Data

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your enquiry
• Direct your enquiry to the relevant operating platform if appropriate
• Maintain records of professional correspondence
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Enquiry processing: We may process enquiry data where necessary to respond to your enquiry, take steps before entering into an engagement, pursue legitimate business interests, comply with legal obligations, or where consent is specifically requested for optional processing such as marketing or non-essential cookies.
• Legitimate interest: For responding to professional enquiries and maintaining business records
• Legal obligation: Where required by law or regulatory requirements

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (with your consent)
• Preference cookies: To remember your choices (such as leaving-site warning preferences)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your enquiry details with:

• Relevant operating platforms (such as BlackCores UK, Afilcorp or FXHill) if your enquiry relates specifically to their services
• Service providers who assist us in operating this website (hosting, analytics)
• Professional advisers where required
• Regulatory authorities where required by law

International Transfers

Where we transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO or transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain enquiry data for a reasonable period to respond to your enquiry and maintain professional records. Data is typically retained for up to two years unless a longer retention period is required for legal, regulatory or legitimate business purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls and regular security assessments.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to affiliated or third-party websites. BlackCores is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@blackcores.co.uk.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.

Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at info@blackcores.co.uk.

Affiliated Platforms and Enquiry Routing

Where an enquiry relates to an affiliated platform such as Afilcorp or FXHill, BlackCores may direct the enquirer to the relevant platform or request consent to share limited enquiry details for the purpose of responding to the enquiry.