Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to our business networking platform. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our professional networking services across the United Kingdom, including Liverpool, Manchester, London, Birmingham, and other locations.

By using our business networking events and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for our networking events or create a membership account, we may collect:

• Full name and professional title
• Email address and phone number
• Company name and business information
• Professional interests and networking preferences
• Event attendance history
• Payment information for membership fees

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Event Management: To register you for business networking events and send event updates
• Membership Services: To manage your membership account and provide exclusive benefits
• Communication: To send newsletters, networking opportunities, and important announcements
• Networking Facilitation: To connect you with other professionals in your industry
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our networking platform
• Payment Processing: To process membership fees and event registrations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Members: Your professional profile may be visible to other verified members for networking purposes
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and improve our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you cancel your membership, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our business networking services are intended for professionals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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