At Small Biz Daily (“we”, “us”, “our”), protecting your personal information is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and safeguard personal data when you interact with our website https://smallbizdaily.co.uk, in accordance with UK data protection laws and GDPR principles.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal data you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, professional details, and submissions, as well as technical information automatically collected from your use of the Website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Use of Cookies
Small Biz Daily uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality, analyse user engagement, and enhance the browsing experience, while allowing users to manage or disable cookies through their browser settings without affecting essential site features.
Purpose of Data Collection
Personal data is collected to operate the Website efficiently, respond to enquiries, manage editorial submissions, provide relevant content, analyse engagement, and ensure compliance with legal obligations while maintaining data security and user privacy.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of your consent, legitimate interests such as improving the Website and delivering relevant content, performance of contracts, or to comply with legal obligations under applicable UK laws and regulations.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties, but data may be shared with trusted service providers for website hosting, analytics, or technical support, and with law enforcement or regulatory authorities when legally required, ensuring all parties maintain data security.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. This includes retaining editorial submissions, correspondence, and technical logs for internal records and legal compliance.
Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While we take all reasonable precautions, no online platform is completely secure, and users transmit information at their own risk.
International Transfers
Although Small Biz Daily operates in the United Kingdom, data may be transferred to third-party service providers outside the UK. In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to maintain compliance with UK data protection requirements and GDPR principles.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data held by Small Biz Daily, as well as the right to object to or restrict processing. Requests can be submitted by contacting us at info@smallbizdaily.co.uk, and we will respond in accordance with UK law.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may include links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. Small Biz Daily does not control these external websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or data handling policies, so users should review the policies of any external sites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Small Biz Daily does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, they should contact us immediately so that appropriate measures can be taken to remove the information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in business practices, legal requirements, or technology. Any updates will be published on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date, and continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact Small Biz Daily at info@smallbizdaily.co.uk, and we will respond promptly in accordance with UK data protection laws.