Privacy Notice

Last Updated: May 2026  |  Next Review: May 2027 

1. Who We Are 

Company: Future Alternative Ltd 

Registered Address: 24/25 The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG, UK 

Website: www.futurealternative.co.uk

Contact: info@futurealternative.co.uk

ICO Registration Number: ZB606052 

2. What Personal Data We Collect 

Email Enquiries: When you contact us via email, we collect your name and email address, and any information you choose to include in your message. 

Job Applications: When you apply for a role, we collect your name, email address, and any personal information contained within your CV or covering letter. 

Website Visitor Data: We collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website through Squarespace Analytics, including pages visited, time spent on site, and general location data. This data does not identify you personally. 

3. How We Use Your Data 

Email Enquiries: To respond to your enquiry and communicate with you about our services. 

Job Applications: To assess your suitability for a role and manage the recruitment process. 

Website Visitor Data: To understand how our website is used and to improve its content and performance. 

4. Legal Basis for Processing 

Email Enquiries: Legitimate interest — to respond to requests directed at us. 

Job Applications: Legitimate interest — to assess candidates for employment. 

Website Visitor Data: Legitimate interest — to maintain and improve our website. Analytics data is anonymised and does not identify individuals. 

5. How Long We Keep Your Data 

Email Enquiries: We retain email correspondence for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was sent, and in line with any applicable legal obligations. 

Job Applications: If unsuccessful, we retain your application for up to 12 months, after which it is securely deleted. If successful, your data is retained as part of your employment record. 

6. Your Rights 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: 

  • Access Request  — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you 

  • Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data 

  • Erasure — request that we delete your personal data 

  • Restriction — ask us to limit how we use your data 

  • Objection — object to our processing of your data 

  • Withdraw Consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. For cookie preferences, you can update your choices via your browser settings or our cookie banner 

  • Complaint — lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@futurealternative.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days. 

7. Data Security 

We take the security of your personal data seriously. Future Alternative Ltd implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or alteration. All data is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorised personnel only. 

8. International Data Transfers 

We do not transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom. All data collected and processed by Future Alternative Ltd is stored and handled within the UK in accordance with UK GDPR. 

9. Cookie Policy 

Our website uses cookies. For detailed information on the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy, available on our website at www.futurealternative.co.uk. 

10. Policy Updates 

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.