Privacy policy

This policy explains how the British Consumer & Business Forum (“BCFI”, “we”, “us”) collects and uses personal information when you visit this website or contact us. We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information we collect

When you submit an enquiry through this website we collect the details you provide, which may include:

• your name, email address and telephone number;
• the name of your organisation or publication;
• the content of your enquiry.

Our website hosting provider may also process technical information, such as IP addresses, for the purposes of security and the reliable operation of the site.

How we use your information

We use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry and, where relevant, to arrange commentary, interviews or access to research. Our lawful basis is our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries addressed to us. We do not sell personal information, and we do not use it for marketing without your consent.

Sharing

We may share your enquiry with members of our expert network where this is necessary to respond to it, and with service providers who process data on our behalf, such as our email delivery provider, under appropriate contractual safeguards.

Retention

We keep enquiry information only for as long as is necessary to deal with it and to maintain appropriate records.

Your rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of or deletion of your personal information, and to object to or restrict its processing. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).

Cookies

This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Contact

To exercise your rights or ask about this policy, please contact us.