Privacy Policy
Spratt’s Patent Limited (“Spratt’s”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with our website www.sprattspatent.com, create an account, or become a member of Spratt’s Society.
This policy is drafted in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Legal Entity
Spratt’s Patent Limited
Registered Office
205 Regent Street
London W1B
United Kingdom
Company Number
16420400
Website
Contact Email
privacy@sprattspatent.com
Spratt’s Patent Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Information You Provide Directly
Full name
Email address
Account login credentials
Membership tier and preferences
Billing and payment status (payments are processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
Information submitted via forms or correspondence
b) Information Collected Automatically
IP address
Device and browser information
Pages visited and interactions with our website
Approximate location (city/country level)
This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools as described below.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To create and manage your member or founder account
To provide access to member-only and founder-only areas
To administer lifetime memberships and verify eligibility
To communicate with you regarding your account, membership, or enquiries
To process payments securely via our payment provider
To operate, maintain, and improve our website
To analyse website usage and performance using Google Analytics
To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR and GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity – where processing is required to provide membership services
Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our platform
Legal obligation – where required by law
Consent – where you have explicitly provided it (for example, cookie consent)
Payments
Payments for Spratt’s memberships are processed by Stripe, our third-party payment provider.
We do not store or process your full payment card details. Stripe processes your data in accordance with its own privacy and security policies.
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly and to understand how it is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies – required for site functionality and account access
Functional cookies – to remember preferences and login sessions
Analytics cookies – to understand website performance and usage (Google Analytics)
Cookies We Do Not Use
Marketing cookies
Advertising cookies
Behavioural tracking for third-party advertising
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings and through our cookie consent banner.
For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.
Data Sharing
We may share your personal data only with:
Trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g. website hosting, analytics, payment processing)
Professional advisers (legal, accounting, compliance)
Regulatory authorities or law enforcement where legally required
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and to process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Adequacy decisions
Standard contractual clauses
Equivalent legal protections
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purposes set out in this policy
Maintain your membership and account
Meet legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data (where applicable)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@sprattspatent.com.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Access to member data is restricted and protected by secure authentication protocols.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Spratt’s Patent Limited
205 Regent Street
London W1B
United Kingdom
Email: privacy@sprattspatent.com