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Privacy Policy

Horizn.one (“H1”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our website and services, regardless of location. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable international data protection laws, including:

  • The UK Data Protection Act 2018 (UK DPA)
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and CPRA
  • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA - Canada)
  • The Australian Privacy Act and APPs
  • And other applicable data protection legislation

By accessing or using our website at https://www.horizn.one, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

01. Who We Are

Horizn.one is a global innovation and creative ecosystem offering digital platforms, content, and community infrastructure. We operate internationally and collect data from users across jurisdictions. We act as the Data Controller for any personal data submitted to or collected via our website and affiliated services.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we process your data, please contact:

Data Protection Contact: Email: privacy@horizn.one

02. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to the Horizn.one website
  • Individuals who contact us via forms, email, or social media
  • Users who register for newsletters, digital events, or community initiatives
  • Partners, collaborators, clients, and service users

This policy does not cover third-party websites or applications that may be linked from our site. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

03. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

A) Information You Provide Directly

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organisation or affiliation
  • Job title or role (if provided)
  • Country or location
  • Any content included in your messages, emails, or form submissions
  • Marketing and communication preferences
  • Event or community registration details

B) Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain technical data through cookies and analytics tools, such as:

  • IP address
  • Device type and operating system
  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone and location (approximate)
  • Usage data (e.g. pages visited, time spent on site, click behaviour)
  • Referral source
  • Cookie identifiers and tracking codes

C) Information from Third Parties

We may also receive or enrich data via:

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag)
  • CRM platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Apollo.io)
  • Social media platforms
  • Public sources such as LinkedIn or organisational websites

04. Lawful Bases for Processing (UK/EU)

Under the UK DPA and EU GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing or newsletters
  • Contractual necessity: To perform a contract or provide services at your request
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests
  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our services in a way that does not override your rights
  • Vital interests: Where necessary to protect someone’s life or safety

05. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

06. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse site performance. These may include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytical cookies: Used to measure site usage and performance
  • Functionality cookies: To remember preferences and enhance usability
  • Marketing cookies: To deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our site's cookie banner where available.

For more information, see: https://www.allaboutcookies.org

07. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with:

A) Trusted Third Parties

These include:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g. Vercel, AWS)
  • Email and CRM services (e.g. Mailchimp, Apollo.io)
  • Analytics and marketing platforms (e.g. Google, Meta, LinkedIn)
  • Professional advisers (e.g. legal, accounting, or compliance services)

All vendors are contractually bound to safeguard your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

B) Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose your personal data:

  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to valid requests from public authorities
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Horizn.one, our users, or others
  • In the event of a business merger, acquisition, or restructuring (you will be notified of any such change)

08. International Transfers

As a globally operating organisation, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States and United Kingdom.

Where data is transferred internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or UK ICO
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Data processing agreements with all third-party processors

09. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

UK/EU (GDPR/DPA):

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or your local data protection authority

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal data we collect
  • Right to delete personal data
  • Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Canada (PIPEDA):

  • Right to access and correct your personal data
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to challenge the accuracy or handling of your data

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@horizn.one. We may require proof of identity before processing certain requests.