Privacy Policy

Vesper Labs ("we", "us", "our") is an independent software studio based in the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and look after personal information when you visit vesperlabs.co.uk or use any of our products. We are the data controller for the purposes of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information we collect

On this marketing site we collect very little: only information you choose to send us, such as your name, email address, and the contents of any message when you contact us at hello@vesperlabs.co.uk. We may also collect basic technical information automatically (such as browser type, device, and anonymised usage data) to keep the site running and to improve it.

Each of our products (Dreya, Fruitful, Axel, Pulse, Shofolio, The School Contest Co, Auto Clip, and Grant Compass) has its own in-app privacy notice describing the specific data it processes for its specific purpose. Those notices apply when you use those products.

2. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide the services you have asked for.
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and products.
• Keep our systems secure and prevent abuse.
• Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

We rely on legitimate interests (running a small studio and replying to people who contact us), consent (where you give it), and legal obligation as our lawful bases for processing.

3. Sharing and third parties

We do not sell personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers who help us run the studio — for example, email, hosting, and analytics providers — and only to the extent they need it. These providers act under contract and are required to protect your data.

4. International transfers

Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or equivalent mechanisms.

5. Retention

We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes described above, or as required by law. Enquiry emails are typically retained for up to 24 months and then deleted.

6. Your rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, to object to processing, and to data portability. You can exercise any of these rights by emailing hello@vesperlabs.co.uk. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

7. Cookies

This site uses only essential cookies needed to operate. Individual products may use additional cookies, which are described in their own privacy notices.

8. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date above shows when it was last changed. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Email hello@vesperlabs.co.uk.