Privacy Policy
Cotswold Business Collective Privacy Policy
At Cotswold Business Collective, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you use our website, attend our events, register for workshops or contact us.
Who We Are
Cotswold Business Collective is a business networking, workshops and marketing support community serving businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals across the Cotswolds.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via our website contact form or business email address.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Business name
Billing information
Event and workshop registrations
Marketing preferences
Website usage data through cookies and analytics
We only collect information relevant to providing our services and improving your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process event and workshop bookings
Deliver online courses, resources and downloads
Respond to enquiries and customer support requests
Send marketing communications, updates and newsletters
Improve our website, services and user experience
Manage memberships and business community access
Comply with legal and financial obligations
Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list or register for events, workshops or services, we may send you:
Marketing emails
Event updates
Business news
Promotional offers
Workshop announcements
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal information based on:
Consent
Contractual necessity
Legitimate business interests
Legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including:
Payment processors
Email marketing platforms
Website hosting providers
Event booking systems
These providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.
Payments made through our website are processed securely using trusted third-party payment providers.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
Improve website performance
Understand visitor behaviour
Support marketing and SEO activities
Enhance user experience
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or business changes. Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: hello@cotswoldbusinesscollective.co.uk
Cotswold Business Collective
Via our website contact form or official business email address.