This Privacy Policy explains how Spectra Analytics Ltd (“Spectra Analytics”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal data when you access or use our website at spectra-analytics.com and our cloud-based process intelligence platform (together, the “Services”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our Services.

We operate under and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the UK GDPR as retained in UK law, and all other applicable data protection laws and regulations.


1. Identity and Contact Details of the Controller

Spectra Analytics Ltd
Registered in England and Wales
Contact: info@spectra-analytics.com

For all data protection matters, including exercising your rights, please contact us at the email address above.


2. Scope and Definitions

“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”).

“Processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data.

“Controller” means Spectra Analytics Ltd, which determines the purposes and means of processing your Personal Data.

“Processor” means a third party that processes Personal Data on our behalf.

This policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website
  • Users who register for or use our platform
  • Individuals who submit demo requests, contact forms, or otherwise communicate with us
  • Employees, contractors, and representatives of our corporate customers (“Customers”)

It does not apply to Personal Data embedded within data files uploaded to the platform by Customers — such data is governed by the applicable Data Processing Agreement between Spectra Analytics and the relevant Customer.


3.1 Data You Provide Directly

Category Examples Legal Basis
Identity data Full name, job title Performance of a contract; Legitimate interests
Contact data Email address, organisation name Performance of a contract; Legitimate interests
Account credentials Username, hashed password Performance of a contract
Communication data Contents of emails, support requests Legitimate interests
Demo request data Company size, industry, current tooling Legitimate interests; Consent

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

Category Examples Legal Basis
Usage data Pages visited, features used, session duration Legitimate interests
Technical data IP address, browser type, operating system Legitimate interests
Log data Access logs, error logs, API call logs Legitimate interests; Legal obligation

We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data to third parties.

3.3 Data We Receive from Third Parties

We may receive limited data from identity providers if you authenticate via single sign-on (SSO), or from payment processors in relation to subscription billing.


4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • Service delivery: to create and manage your account, provide platform functionality, and process transactions
  • Security: to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and security incidents
  • Support: to respond to queries, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical assistance
  • Improvement: to analyse usage patterns and improve our platform features and user experience
  • Communications: to send transactional emails, product updates, and — where you have consented or we have a legitimate interest — marketing communications
  • Legal compliance: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests from public authorities
  • Enforcement: to enforce our Terms of Service and protect the rights, property, and safety of Spectra Analytics, its Customers, and the public

5. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data. We may share it with:

5.1 Service Providers (Processors)

We engage trusted third-party processors — including cloud infrastructure providers, email delivery services, analytics tools, and payment processors — that assist us in operating the Services. All processors are bound by data processing agreements and are required to implement appropriate security measures.

5.2 Corporate Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or insolvency proceedings, your Personal Data may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to equivalent confidentiality obligations.

We may disclose Personal Data if required to do so by law, court order, regulatory authority, or to protect the vital interests of a data subject or third party.

In all other cases, we will only share your Personal Data with your explicit prior consent.


6. International Data Transfers

Our primary infrastructure is hosted within the European Economic Area (EEA). Where we transfer Personal Data outside the EEA or the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs), where applicable
  • Transfers to countries recognised as providing adequate protection under GDPR Article 45

A copy of the applicable transfer mechanism can be requested by contacting us at info@spectra-analytics.com.


7. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by applicable law:

Data type Retention period
Account data Duration of account plus 3 years after closure
Usage and log data 12 months on a rolling basis
Support communications 3 years from last interaction
Billing records 7 years (statutory accounting requirement)
Marketing preferences Until withdrawal of consent or 3 years of inactivity

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, Personal Data is securely deleted or anonymised.


8. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational security measures to protect your Personal Data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.2 or higher) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Role-based access controls and principle of least privilege
  • Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Audit logging of access to Personal Data
  • Incident response procedures aligned with GDPR Article 33 notification timelines

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority as required by applicable law.


9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights in relation to your Personal Data:

Right Description
Access Obtain a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you
Rectification Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”) where no legal basis for retention applies
Restriction Ask us to restrict processing in certain circumstances
Portability Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Withdraw consent Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@spectra-analytics.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may require identity verification before processing your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. In the EU, you may contact the supervisory authority in your member state of residence.


10. Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies to operate our Services (e.g. session management). We do not use tracking, advertising, or third-party analytics cookies without your consent. A detailed cookie notice is available on our website.


11. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with Personal Data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email (where we hold your email address) or by a prominent notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your Personal Data, please contact:

Spectra Analytics Ltd
info@spectra-analytics.com
spectra-analytics.com