Privacy Policy

Introduction
At The Business Hub (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website thebusinesshub.co.uk or engage with our services. We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and your IP address.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected via cookies and similar technologies, which are explained in our Cookies Policy.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: To manage and deliver the services you request, including responding to inquiries or fulfilling contracts.
To Improve Our Website: Analyzing how users interact with our website to improve functionality and user experience.
To Communicate with You: Sending marketing emails, newsletters, and other communications if you have consented to receive them.
For Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, protect our legal interests, and respond to regulatory authorities when necessary.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent to receive marketing communications or newsletters.
Contractual Necessity: To perform any contract we enter into with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legitimate Interests: To understand and improve how our services are used and ensure security and fraud prevention.
Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements.
4. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: To service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing services to you (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics).
Legal Requirements: When required to comply with the law, protect our rights, or respond to legal requests.
Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to the new entity.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the use of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

7. Security of Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

The Business Hub
Email: info@thebusinesshub.co.uk
Website: thebusinesshub.co.uk