Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2025

Welcome to Business Mums of Essex (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website www.businessmumsofessex.co.uk (the “Website”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you sign up for our membership, set up a profile, post in forums, subscribe to our emails, or access resources, we may collect your name, email address, business details, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
Account Information: If you create a profile on our Website, we collect your login details and any content you choose to share on your profile.
Communication Data: When you contact us, respond to surveys, or participate in discussions, we may collect information related to your inquiries and interactions with us.
Technical Data: We may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies to improve our Website and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To create and manage your account and profile on the Website.
To send you newsletters, updates, and relevant business resources.
To facilitate networking, discussions, and engagement in forums.
To improve our Website, services, and user experience.
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our business.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: If you create a profile or post in forums, your business information and shared content will be visible to other members.
Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our Website and services.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. These help us understand visitor behavior, track engagement, and improve our content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform is 100% secure, so we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails.
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

To exercise your rights, contact us at businessmumsofessex@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Business Mums of Essex

Email: businessmumsofessex@gmail.com

Website: www.businessmumsofessex.co.uk

By using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.