At UK Business Network (UKBN), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (https://ukbusiness.network), register for an account, subscribe to our newsletters, or use any of our services.
We follow the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all relevant UK privacy laws.
If you do not agree with this policy, please stop using our website.
1. Who We Are
UK Business Network (UKBN)
Website: https://ukbusiness.network
Email: hello@ukbusiness.network
UKBN is the “data controller” responsible for deciding how your personal data is used and stored.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process data in three main categories:
A. Data you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Business details (optional)
- Contact preferences
- Content you submit (e.g., comments, forum posts)
- Support enquiries
B. Data collected automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- General diagnostic data
This helps us keep the platform secure and improve performance.
(Your cookie data will be handled in a separate Cookie Policy.)
C. Data from third parties
We may receive data from:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms)
- Affiliate partners where you click through to an offer
- Social media platforms (if you interact with our content)
This is always limited and not used to personally identify you unless you have given consent.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
To run your account
- Authenticate your login
- Provide access to member features
- Send essential service updates
To send newsletters & business content (with consent)
- News articles
- Guides
- Product updates
- Member perks
You can unsubscribe anytime.
To operate the website
- Improve site performance
- Personalise content
- Monitor usage patterns
To maintain security
- Prevent cyber-attacks
- Detect suspicious activity
- Enforce our Terms of Use
To manage affiliate links & partner offers
If you click an affiliate link, the provider may track that you came from UKBN.
For legal compliance
- Record-keeping
- Responding to lawful requests
- Regulatory obligations
4. Our Legal Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent – when you sign up to newsletters or marketing
- Contract – when an account is created or a service is used
- Legitimate interests – for analytics, site improvement, and fraud prevention
- Legal obligation – when required by law
You can withdraw consent at any time.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Account data: kept until you delete your account
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: up to 26 months
- Support messages: up to 24 months
- Legal/financial data: up to 7 years (legal requirement)
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
6. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your data.
We only share data with trusted third parties when necessary, including:
- Website hosting provider
- Email service provider
- Analytics tools
- Affiliate platforms (e.g., AWIN)
- Security & performance tools
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
All partners operate under GDPR-compliant agreements.
7. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK (e.g. in the EEA or US).
When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- UK adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Equivalent legal protections
Your data is always protected to UK GDPR standards.
8. How We Protect Your Data
We use strong organisational and technical measures to keep your data safe:
- Encrypted passwords
- Secure server infrastructure
- HTTPS encryption
- Firewalls and malware prevention
- Regular security audits
- Principle of data minimisation
However, no website is 100% secure. You use UKBN at your own risk.
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Right to access – request a copy of your data
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate information
- Right to erasure – request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object – including to marketing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO
Information Commissioner’s Office: https://ico.org.uk
To exercise any rights, email us at hello@ukbusiness.network.
10. Marketing & Communications
You will only receive marketing emails if:
- You have opted in
- You have an account and have agreed to receive updates
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking the link in any email
- Updating your account preferences
- Contacting us directly
We do not use aggressive or misleading marketing practices.
11. Children’s Privacy
UKBN is not intended for users under 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
12. Links to Other Websites
We are not responsible for external websites we link to.
Each site has its own privacy policy, and you should review it before providing any personal data.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
If the changes are significant, we will notify you by email or through the site.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us:
Email: hello@ukbusiness.network
Website: https://ukbusiness.network