1. Introduction

Apterna Ltd (“Apterna”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through our website www.apterna.ltd (the “Site”).

Apterna is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. [insert number]), with its registered office at: c/o Innovation Centre, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process only the information necessary to respond to your enquiries or manage professional relationships. This may include:

• Name, email address, organisation, and message content (via our contact form or email).
• Optional attachments (e.g., CVs or corporate proposals).
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and anonymised analytics cookies.

We do not collect any medical, genetic, or patient data through this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used to:

• Respond to enquiries or requests for information.
• Manage investor, collaboration, or recruitment correspondence.
• Improve our website and user experience.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Processing is based on:

• Legitimate Interest — responding to business communications.
• Consent — where you opt in to receive newsletters or updates.
• Legal Obligation — compliance with applicable regulations.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Routine correspondence is typically deleted within 12 months.

6. Data Sharing and Security

Your data is stored securely on GDPR-compliant servers within the United Kingdom or European Economic Area. We may share information with trusted service providers (e.g., email hosting, analytics) solely for operational purposes, under confidentiality agreements.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Requests can be sent to privacy@apterna.ltd.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for website functionality and limited analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.