Privacy Policy

Business Connect Fairford is committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how it is used.

Who we are

Business Connect Fairford is the data controller for the personal information you provide.
If you have any questions about this notice or how your data is handled, please contact:
info@businessconnectfairford.co.uk

What information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Name

• Business name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Website and social media links

• Business description and profile information

• Images, logos, or other content you choose to provide

• Event attendance information

• Any other information you submit to us directly

How we collect your information

We collect information through:

• Website forms

• Email correspondence

• In-person meetings and events

• Social media interactions

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Create and publish member profiles on our website (where consent is given)

• Share updates about meetings, events, and network activity

• Promote member businesses via our website and LinkedIn page

• Manage and administer the Business Connect Fairford network

Lawful basis for processing

We process your data on the following legal bases:

• Consent – where you have provided information for publication or marketing purposes

• Legitimate interests – to manage and grow the Business Connect Fairford network in a way that benefits its members

How your information is shared

• Information included in member profiles will be publicly available on the website where consent has been provided

• We do not share your personal data with other members or third parties for their own use

• We may use third-party services (such as website hosting, Google Drive, and email providers) to store and manage data securely

How your data is stored

Your information is stored securely using:

• Google Drive and Google Forms

• Email systems

• The website content management system (CMS)

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

How long we keep your data

• Member information is retained while you are an active participant in the network

• You may request removal at any time

• General enquiries are retained for up to 12 months

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
info@businessconnectfairford.co.uk