Privacy notice
Last updated 9 November 2026
§ 01
Who we are
Decade is run by Shyan Shah and Jack Isted. We decide how your data is used, which makes us the data controller under UK GDPR. Contact: hello@decade.network.
§ 02
What we collect
Your name and email. If you finish your application: your age, city, university or company, your answer about what you're working toward, a LinkedIn or Instagram link, who referred you, and your answer to the pricing survey. We also record your application number, your referral code, who referred you through a link, and when you applied.
§ 03
Why we collect it
To review your application, to contact you about it, and to understand what people would pay for Decade. The pricing question is a survey only. Nobody is charged.
§ 04
Our lawful basis
Your consent, given with the checkbox when you apply, and our legitimate interest in running a fair application process.
§ 05
Age
Decade is for people aged 18 or over. If you are under 18, please don't apply. If we learn we hold data from someone under 18, we delete it.
§ 06
Who can see it
Only the two founders. Your data is stored with our hosting and database provider, who processes it on our behalf. We don't sell it or share it with anyone else.
§ 07
How long we keep it
Until the founding 50 is chosen and for up to 12 months after, unless you become a member. Then we delete it.
§ 08
Your rights
You can ask to see, correct or delete your data, or withdraw consent, at any time. Email hello@decade.network with the subject 'Delete my data' and we'll do it within 30 days. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
§ 09
Cookies and storage
We don't use advertising or tracking cookies. Your browser stores your application link locally so you can come back and finish.