Effective date: June 2025
Last updated: June 30, 2025
Your privacy and trust are important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Business Outstanders (we refer to this as “Business Outstanders”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects information from you on businessoutstanders.co.uk (hereinafter the “website” or “service”), how it is used, and what rights you have in relation to it. The term “you” refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the website.
Please read this privacy policy carefully, as it will help you understand what we do with the information that we collect.
What information do we collect?
Personal information you disclose to us
The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Website. Generally, we collect the following categories of personal information:
Personal Information Provided by You: When you access the website, you may provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, email address, and avatar image. This information is collected when you register on the website, subscribe to a newsletter, contact us, provide comments or any other feedback, or enter any other information on the website to communicate with us. From time to time, we may also collect information that you submit when you participate in any online surveys that we may post on our website.
Social Media Login Data: We may provide you with the option to register with us using your existing social media account details, like your Facebook, Google, Twitter, or GitHub account. If you choose to register in this way, we will collect the information described in the section called “How do we handle your social logins?” below.
Information automatically collected
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the website. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address (or proxy server), log and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access the website and which we record in log files, browser and device characteristics, operating system name, language preferences, device name, information about your activity in the website (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches and other actions you take such as which features you use), and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our website and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.
Information collected from other sources
In order to enhance our ability to provide relevant marketing, offers, and services to you and update our records, we may obtain information about you from other sources, such as joint marketing partners, affiliate programs, data providers, social media platforms, as well as from other third parties. This information includes mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, social media profiles, social media URLs, and custom profiles for purposes of targeted advertising and event promotion. If you interact with us on a social media platform using your social media account (e.g., Facebook or Twitter), we receive personal information about you such as your name, email address, and gender. Any personal information that we collect from your social media account depends on your social media account’s privacy settings.
All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.
How we use and process your information
We use personal information collected via our website for a variety of business purposes described below. We process your personal information in reliance on our legitimate business interests, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations, including to:
- Provide, deliver, and administer our website.
- For internal research and development for new content, products, and services, and to improve, test, and enhance the features and functions of our website.
- Send you offers, advertising, and marketing materials, including personalized advertising.
- Respond to your inquiries and resolve issues related to the website.
- Enforce our terms, conditions, and policies for business purposes, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and maintain your account.
- Keep our website safe and secure (e.g., fraud monitoring and prevention).
- Develop and display personalized content and advertising (and work with third parties to do so).
How we share information
We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations with the following categories of third parties:
- Cloud computing services
- Data backup and security services
- Advertising, direct marketing, and lead generation services
- Web analytics providers
- Website hosting providers
- Social media services and advertising platforms
Transfer of information
Our servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred outside of your home country and may be stored in and accessed from multiple countries.
How long we keep your information
We keep your personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We do not retain personal information longer than the period users have an account with us.
Security of information
The security of your personal information is important to us. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security. Transmission of personal information to and from the website is at your own risk.
How we handle social logins
Our website offers the ability to register and log in using your social media accounts (Facebook, Google, GitHub, Twitter). If you choose this option, we will receive certain profile information from your social media provider, such as your name, email address, and profile picture, depending on your social media privacy settings. We use this information only for the purposes described in this privacy policy. We do not control the use of your personal information by your social media provider, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
Children’s privacy
Our website is intended for individuals over 18 years of age and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. By using the website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.
Cookies and tracking technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels) to store or access information. Specific details on cookie use and management are available in our Cookie Policy, which forms part of this Privacy Policy.
Your privacy rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction or erasure.
- Restrict processing.
- Object to processing.
- Data portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you may withdraw consent at any time. This will not affect processing conducted before your withdrawal.
If you are in the EEA and believe we are unlawfully processing your data, you can complain to your local data protection authority. Contact details can be found here: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm.
California privacy rights
California residents have the right to:
- Know whether your personal data is sold or disclosed.
- Say no to the sale of personal data.
- Access and request deletion of personal data.
- Data portability.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. To exercise your rights, contact us with sufficient details to verify your identity and request.
Changes to this privacy policy
This policy is effective as of July 1, 2021, and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact us
For comments, concerns, complaints, or questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@businessoutstanders.co.uk
🌐 Website: businessoutstanders.co.uk