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1) What Data We Collect

• Contact details you provide (e.g., name, email, company, message) via contact or "Join" forms.
• Newsletter subscription details (email address; optionally name/company if you provide them).
• Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, approximate location, device/browser info) collected via analytics tools.
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies section).

2) How We Use Your Data

• To respond to enquiries and communicate with you.
• To process listing requests from solution providers and manage related communication.
• To send newsletters and updates when you subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• To improve Website performance, content, and user experience.
• To maintain security, prevent fraud, and troubleshoot technical issues.

3) Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

• Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies where required).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our Website, analytics in a privacy-respecting way, preventing misuse).
• Contract / steps before a contract (e.g., when a provider requests listing or partnership discussions).
• Legal obligation (where we must comply with applicable laws).

4) Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our Website and to improve content. Cookies can be necessary (for core functionality) or non-essential (analytics/marketing). You can manage cookies via your browser settings and (where available) our cookie banner/preferences.

Typical cookie categories: Necessary, Analytics, Functionality, Marketing (if used).

5) Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only when necessary, including with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics) acting as processors under contract.
• Legal/authorities if required to comply with law or protect our rights.

If you contact a third-party provider via a link on our Website, their own privacy policy will apply to any data you share with them.

6) International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the EEA/UK. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or equivalent protections as required by law.

7) Data Retention

• Enquiries: typically retained for up to 6 months to manage communications.
• Newsletter: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics: retained based on provider settings (typically 6 months).

We may retain certain information longer if required by law, for dispute resolution, or to enforce our agreements.

8) Your Rights

Depending on your location (including the EEA/UK), you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Data portability (where applicable).
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9) Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online service can be guaranteed 100% secure.

10) Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for business audiences and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us to request deletion.

11) Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., solution providers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date will reflect the latest version.