Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 November 2025

1. Who We Are

Private Network (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is operated by Private Network Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom.

We provide a private, invitation-only platform that connects members within selected groups through curated introductions and AI-based recommendations.

For any questions about this policy, contact us at info@privatenetwork.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data when you use Private Network:

Basic details: Name, email address, and phone number
Profile information: Profile picture, location, and personal interests or “offers/needs” you provide for matching
User interactions: Messages or posts shared between users
Referral and engagement data: Referral codes, points, and app activity
Analytics and device data: Browser type, device information, usage patterns, and cookies (used to improve functionality and security)

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

Create and manage your account
Enable networking and matching features
Communicate with you about platform updates and opportunities
Maintain platform security and prevent misuse
Improve performance and user experience through analytics
We never sell your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we process your information on the following bases:

Consent: When you create an account or submit information
Contractual necessity: To provide access to the Private Network service
Legitimate interest: To maintain and improve our platform

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is securely hosted via Bubble.io, which uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure.

We apply appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share data only with:

Service providers that help operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, messaging)
Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
We do not share personal data with other users beyond what you choose to display in your profile or messages.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as required by law.
You can request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting info@privatenetwork.com.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights are being violated

9. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside the UK by our hosting and service partners.
Where this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards, such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available in the app or at privatenetwork.com/privacy.