At BusinessRole.co.uk, your privacy is extremely important to us.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.
We are committed to ensuring your data is handled safely, securely, and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Last updated: August 2025
1. Who We Are
BusinessRole.co.uk is an independent online resource providing small business advice, guides, and downloadable materials to UK entrepreneurs and business owners.
Contact details:
Business Role
The Start Yard
108 Church Street
Birkenhead, Wirral
CH41 5JA
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information when you interact with our website:
Personal information: Name, email address, and any details you provide via our contact forms, newsletter sign-up, or content submission pages.
Usage information: Data on how you use our site, including IP address, browser type, device data, and referring URLs (collected via cookies or analytics tools).
Communication data: Messages or feedback you send through our contact form or by email.
Subscription data: Information provided when you sign up for free resources, downloads, or newsletters.
We do not collect or store sensitive personal data such as health information, payment details, or financial records.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data only when necessary and lawful to:
Respond to your enquiries and provide support.
Send newsletters, updates, or marketing content (only if you’ve opted in).
Improve website performance and user experience.
Track and analyse website traffic using analytics tools.
Maintain security and prevent unauthorised access or misuse of our services.
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: When you voluntarily sign up for updates, newsletters, or downloads.
Legitimate interest: When we respond to your enquiries or analyse site performance.
Legal obligation: When necessary to comply with UK laws or regulations.
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected]
or by using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your personal data is stored securely using encrypted systems and access controls.
We use reputable UK- and EU-based hosting providers with appropriate security certifications.
We take all reasonable steps to protect your information against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, please note that transmitting data over the internet is never completely risk-free, and you share information at your own discretion.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic. Cookies help us:
Remember your preferences and login details.
Measure website performance and popular content.
Deliver relevant content and ads.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy (available on our site).
7. Sharing Your Data
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website, such as:
Email newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp or similar).
Website analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics).
Hosting and IT support services.
All third parties are required to comply with UK data protection laws and may only process your data on our instructions.
8. Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
Typically:
Contact form data: retained for up to 12 months.
Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data: retained in anonymised form for analysis purposes.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Data Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data.
Objection: Withdraw consent or object to direct marketing.
Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]
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We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. Please note we have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the updated date clearly displayed.
12. Contacting Us About Privacy
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please contact: [email protected]
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
