TGF Group Ltd – Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how TGF Group Ltd (“TGF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you interact with any of our websites, services, or platforms, including:

  • www.thegrowth.foundation (“Main Website”)

  • www.talent.thegrowth.foundation and associated applicant tracking system (ATS) powered by TeamTailor (“Talent Platform”)

  • Any other digital services, products, or marketing channels operated by TGF Group Ltd or its directly controlled subsidiary companies (collectively the “Services”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information in accordance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and all applicable data protection laws.

By using our Services, submitting your details via our websites, or applying for a role through our Talent Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

TGF Group Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 13105983
Registered office: First Floor 17-19 D'Arblay St, Soho, London, England, W1F 8EB
Contact email for privacy matters: hello@thegrowth.foundation 

We act as the Data Controller for all personal data collected across our Services.

For certain recruitment activities, we use TeamTailor AB, which acts as our Data Processor and provides technical infrastructure for our Talent Platform.

3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data in several ways:

(a) Directly from you

When you:

  • Contact us through our websites, email, social media, or forms.

  • Subscribe to newsletters or marketing updates.

  • Apply for a job or submit information through our Talent Platform.

  • Participate in surveys, events, or other TGF initiatives.

(b) Automatically

When you browse our websites, we automatically collect certain technical data via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 10).

(c) From third parties

We may receive data from:

  • Professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed)

  • Public data sources

  • Employees providing referrals for potential candidates

  • Marketing or analytics partners providing lawful data enrichment.

4. Types of Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction, we may collect:

  • Identification and contact information (name, email, phone, address).

  • Employment and education details (CV, cover letter, qualifications).

  • Marketing preferences and engagement history.

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device ID, location, cookies).

  • Communication history and correspondence.

  • References or recommendations where applicable.

We only collect data that is relevant and necessary for the stated purposes.

5. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose: Managing recruitment, applications, and candidate communication
Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest and consent

Purpose: Communicating with you about roles or opportunities with TGF and its subsidiaries
Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest

Purpose: Providing, operating, and improving our websites and Services
Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest

Purpose: Marketing and promoting TGF’s products, services, and events
Lawful Basis: Consent or legitimate interest

Purpose: Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Lawful Basis: Legal obligation

Purpose: Maintaining internal records, analytics, and performance insights
Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest

6. Marketing and Future Communications

By providing your personal data through either our Main Website or Talent Platform, you agree that:

  • TGF Group Ltd may use your data to send you relevant information about current or future products, services, initiatives, and opportunities from TGF Group Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

  • Communications may be delivered by email, SMS, social media, or phone.

  • You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following unsubscribe links or emailing [insert contact email].

We will never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

  • Recruitment data: retained for as long as necessary to manage applications and potential future recruitment, unless you withdraw consent.

  • Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

  • Website and analytics data: retained in line with industry-standard retention periods.

If you wish to delete or amend your data, contact rob@thegrowth.foundation.

8. Data Sharing and Transfers

We only share personal data when necessary and always under appropriate safeguards:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g. TeamTailor, hosting partners, analytics providers) under Data Processing Agreements compliant with GDPR.

  • With legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

  • With subsidiary entities of TGF Group Ltd for legitimate business or marketing purposes.

Data is primarily stored and processed within the UK or EEA.

Where transfers occur outside these regions, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).

  • Request data portability.

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office).

To exercise these rights, contact rob@thegrowth.foundation

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support marketing performance. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

11. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

No online system is completely risk-free, but we regularly review our practices and require our partners to maintain strong security standards.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available at www.thegrowth.foundation/privacy and within our Talent Platform.

If material changes occur, we will notify you via email or on-site notice.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, contact:

Data Protection Lead
TGF Group Ltd
Email: hello@thegrowth.foundation
Address: First Floor 17-19 D'Arblay St,, Soho, London, England, W1F 8EB