Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Business Manager may collect, use and protect personal information when you use this website.
We aim to process personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable UK data protection law.
Information we may collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect information such as:
- name;
- email address;
- information submitted through contact forms;
- contributor application details;
- IP address;
- browser information;
- device information;
- pages visited;
- referral source;
- approximate location derived from technical data;
- cookie and analytics information;
- technical logs;
- communication history.
We do not intentionally collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
Information you provide directly
You may provide personal information when you:
- use the Contact page;
- submit a correction;
- apply to become a contributor;
- submit content;
- subscribe to communications, where available;
- contact us for editorial or business purposes.
Please avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive personal information.
How we use personal information
We may use personal information to:
- respond to enquiries;
- process contributor applications;
- review submitted content;
- investigate corrections or editorial concerns;
- operate and secure the website;
- prevent abuse or misuse;
- improve the website;
- understand website usage;
- comply with legal obligations;
- maintain appropriate business records.
Legal bases for processing
Depending on the circumstances, personal information may be processed on one or more legal bases, including:
- consent;
- legitimate interests;
- performance of a contract or steps requested before entering into a contract;
- compliance with legal obligations.
Where we rely on legitimate interests, those interests may include operating, protecting and improving the publication and responding to users.
Contact forms
Information submitted through website forms may be stored for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to the enquiry, maintain appropriate records and manage any related follow-up.
Do not use forms to send highly confidential information unless specifically requested.
Contributor applications
If you apply to become a contributor, we may process information such as:
- your name;
- contact details;
- biography;
- professional information;
- example work;
- website or professional profile links;
- areas of expertise;
- proposed article topics.
This information may be used to assess your application and, if approved, administer your contributor account or author profile.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics information may include:
- pages viewed;
- visit duration;
- device type;
- browser type;
- referring website;
- approximate geographic information;
- interaction patterns.
Where required, non-essential analytics technologies should only be used after appropriate consent.
Cookies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Server logs and security
Technical logs may be generated automatically by servers, hosting providers and security systems.
These logs may include:
- IP addresses;
- request times;
- browser details;
- error information;
- security events.
Logs may be used for:
- security;
- debugging;
- abuse prevention;
- service reliability;
- technical maintenance.
Third-party services
Business Manager may use third-party service providers for functions such as:
- website hosting;
- analytics;
- security;
- email delivery;
- content management;
- image storage;
- AI-assisted content processing;
- technical infrastructure.
These providers may process personal information only where necessary to provide their services.
Where appropriate, we aim to use providers with suitable data protection safeguards.
International transfers
Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards should be used where required by law.
Data retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, security, operational and record-keeping requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures intended to protect personal information.
However, no website or electronic communication system can guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
Depending on applicable law and your circumstances, you may have rights including:
- access to your personal information;
- correction of inaccurate information;
- deletion of information;
- restriction of processing;
- objection to certain processing;
- data portability;
- withdrawal of consent where consent is relied upon.
These rights are subject to legal limitations and exceptions.
Exercising your rights
If you wish to make a privacy-related request, please use our Contact page.
Please provide enough information for us to understand and verify the request.
We may need to request additional information to confirm identity before acting on certain requests.
Children
Business Manager is intended primarily for adult business readers.
We do not knowingly design the website to collect personal information from children.
If you believe personal information relating to a child has been submitted inappropriately, please contact us through the Contact page.
External websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to external websites.
You should review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, technology or legal requirements change.
The latest version published on the website will apply.
Contact
For questions, requests or concerns regarding privacy, please use our Contact page.
Last updated: October 2026