Privacy Policy (UK GDPR + DPA 2018)

Last updated: 10/02/2026

1. Introduction

NOVUS (“NOVUS”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you access or use the NOVUS platform (“the Platform”).

This Policy is written in accordance with:

  • the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and

  • the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).

By using NOVUS, you acknowledge and accept this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

NOVUS
HOMO NOVUS
Suite Ra01, 195-197 Wood St, London E17 3NU
United Kingdom

Contact: privacy@playnovus.io

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a) Identity Data

  • name or username

  • date of birth

  • nationality (where legally required)

  • verification information (if applicable)

b) Contact Data

  • email address

  • communication preferences

c) Account & Profile Data

  • competitive profile information

  • performance history

  • rankings and reputation metrics

d) Technical Data

  • IP address

  • device and browser information

  • operating system

  • usage logs

e) Compliance Data (if applicable)

  • identity verification results

  • anti-fraud or integrity checks

NOVUS does not collect unnecessary personal data.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so.

Purposes include:

  • providing access to the Platform

  • maintaining competitive integrity

  • measuring and displaying performance

  • enforcing rules and reputation systems

  • preventing fraud, abuse, or manipulation

  • complying with legal and regulatory obligations

NOVUS does not sell personal data.

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • Performance of a contract (providing the Platform)

  • Legal obligation (compliance and regulation)

  • Legitimate interests (platform integrity, security, fairness)

  • Consent, where explicitly required

You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis.

6. Public Visibility of Performance Data

NOVUS is a competitive platform.

You acknowledge that:

  • performance results

  • rankings

  • reputation indicators

may be publicly visible as part of the Platform’s core functionality.

Personal data unrelated to performance is not made public without lawful basis.

7. Data Sharing

We may share personal data only with:

  • trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, security)

  • compliance and verification providers (if applicable)

  • legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK:

  • appropriate safeguards are applied

  • standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections are used

NOVUS ensures data protection standards are maintained.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • operate the Platform

  • maintain competitive records

  • comply with legal obligations

Performance history and reputation data may be retained long-term as part of the Platform’s core function.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request erasure (subject to platform integrity requirements)

  • restrict or object to processing

  • data portability

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

Some rights may be limited where data retention is necessary for integrity, compliance, or legal reasons.

11. Security Measures

NOVUS implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • access controls

  • encryption where appropriate

  • monitoring and audit mechanisms

No system is completely secure, but we take protection seriously.

12. Cookies and Tracking

NOVUS may use essential cookies and similar technologies to:

  • operate the Platform

  • ensure security

  • improve performance

Where non-essential cookies are used, consent will be requested.

13. Children’s Data

NOVUS is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on the NOVUS website.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

15. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, requests, or concerns, contact:

privacy@playnovus.io