Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 January 2026

Spectrum Alpha Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the Spectrum Alpha website and digital platform available at https://spectrumalpha.org (the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Spectrum Alpha Ltd is incorporated in Cambridge, United Kingdom and operates under applicable UK data protection requirements.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Account and Contact Information: When you sign up, register interest, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and related details.

  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the Platform, such as pages visited, features used, and time spent.

  • Inputs and Submissions: Information you choose to provide when engaging with interactive features, tools, or guided activities on the Platform.

  • Optional Profiles: If you create or opt into profiles for yourself or your child, we may collect details you choose to provide to support personalised guidance or exploration.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to the Platform and its features

  • Support guidance, exploration, and personalised experiences where selected

  • Respond to enquiries and provide support

  • Improve the reliability and safety of the Platform

  • Share updates, features, and relevant information

We do not sell or share your personal data for advertising purposes.

3. Use of Digital Tools and AI

Spectrum Alpha uses digital tools, including AI-supported features, to support guidance, reflection, and exploration on the Platform.

We do not use personal data or user inputs to train or improve AI models without explicit opt-in.

Where personalised or continuity-based features are enabled, information may be stored to support your experience. This information is used only within the Platform and is not used to train shared or external models..

4. Eligibility and Youth Profiles

The Platform is designed for parents, guardians, and caregivers of youth aged 11–18.

Any profiles created for youth must be submitted and managed by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 13 may not independently create accounts or access the Platform.

Parents or guardians remain responsible for overseeing youth engagement with the Platform.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Platform uses trusted third-party tools to function effectively:

  • Squarespace – hosting and site infrastructure.

  • Airtable – database and content management.

  • Pinecone – vector database for semantic search and personalization.

  • n8n – workflow automation.

  • OpenAI – AI language models that process prompts and generate responses.

These providers may process limited data on our behalf in compliance with their own privacy policies.

5. International Data Use

Spectrum Alpha Ltd operates under UK data protection requirements.

Personal data may be processed or stored outside the United Kingdom, including in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied.

6. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. While no system can be guaranteed fully secure, we work to reduce risks where possible.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Opt out of communications

You may exercise these rights by contacting us directly.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is intended to support parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children without parental involvement or consent.

Any information relating to a child must be provided or approved by a parent or legal guardian.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Spectrum Alpha Ltd (16947569)
Email: info@spectrumalpha.org
Phone: +44 1223 931 172
Website: https://spectrumalpha.org
Registered address: St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom