Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

Spark Intel is a trading style of Clover Technology Limited, which is owned by Spark Finance Group Plc. When we refer to "Spark Intel", "we", "us", or "our" in this policy, we mean Clover Technology Limited.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source, browser type, and device information
  • Contact information: name, email address, and company name when you voluntarily submit enquiries
  • Cookie data: information collected through cookies and similar technologies as described in Section 7

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Spark Intel website and services
  • Analyse website usage to improve our content and user experience
  • Respond to enquiries and provide support
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the UK GDPR:

  • Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our website and services
  • Consent: where you have given consent for specific processing activities
  • Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to appropriate data processing agreements. These include analytics providers and hosting services.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Usage data is typically retained in anonymised or aggregated form.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

  • Essential cookies: required for the website to function correctly
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the website

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us via Spark Finance.