Privacy Policy

Effective date: 18 May 2026 

This Privacy Policy describes how Watson Row Capital Ltd ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects personal data in connection with the watsonrow.co.uk website ("the Site"). Watson Row Capital Ltd is the data controller for personal data collected through the Site. We are a company incorporated in England and Wales (Companies House No. 16651083), with registered office at 61 Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3DJ, United Kingdom. We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (as amended). 

1. Personal Data We Collect We collect personal data that you provide directly to us when you contact us through the Site or by email. This typically includes your name, the name of your organisation, your email address, your telephone number if you choose to share it, and the contents of any message you send. We also collect basic technical information automatically when you visit the Site, including your internet protocol address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and approximate location based on your IP address. This technical information is collected through standard web server logs and any analytics tools we use. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. The Site is not directed at children. 

2. Why We Use Your Personal Data We use the personal data you provide for the following purposes and on the following legal bases: To respond to enquiries you send us about our institutional services proposition. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in conducting our business and engaging with potential institutional counterparties, advisers, and partners. To maintain a record of correspondence in line with normal professional practice. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining accurate business records. To improve the Site, understand how visitors use it, and ensure its security. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in operating and improving the Site. To comply with legal obligations including the Companies Act 2006, tax legislation, and any obligations imposed by UK regulators. The legal basis is compliance with a legal obligation. 

3. How We Share Your Personal Data We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your personal data with third parties only in limited circumstances: With our professional advisers, including our legal, accountancy, and IP counsel (currently including Panoramix Limited in respect of intellectual property matters), where necessary for them to advise us. With service providers who help us operate the Site, such as our website hosting provider (Kopage) and any analytics or email-handling services we use. These providers process data only on our instructions and under appropriate contractual data protection terms. Where required by law, regulation, court order, or in response to a valid request from a competent authority. Where personal data is transferred to providers based outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law. 

4. How Long We Keep Your Personal Data We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as required by applicable law. Enquiry correspondence is typically retained for up to seven years to support business record-keeping requirements and any subsequent commercial relationship. Web server logs and analytics data are retained for shorter periods consistent with normal operational practice. 

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Strictly necessary cookies are used to enable basic Site functionality. Optional analytics or performance cookies, where used, are deployed only where you have consented through our cookie notice or your browser settings. You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time; doing so may affect Site functionality. 

6. Your Rights Under UK data protection law you have the following rights in relation to your personal data: The right to be informed about how we collect and use your personal data (which this Privacy Policy is intended to provide). The right of access to a copy of the personal data we hold about you. The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data. The right to request erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances. The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances. The right to data portability in certain circumstances. The right to withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent as the legal basis for processing. The right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113 if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with the law. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at director@watsonrow.co.uk. 

7. Data Security We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, or damage. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We will notify you and the Information Commissioner's Office where required by law of any personal data breach affecting your rights. 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. 

9. Contact If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at director@watsonrow.co.uk or by post at the registered office address shown above.
If you have any additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy or about how we handle user data and personal information, or wish to withdraw your consent for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your Personal Information, please feel free to contact us, to withdraw your Cookie Consent, click here.
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