Last updated: 7 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data Business Insights News collects when you visit https://businessinsightsnews.co.uk (the “site”), why we collect it, who we share it with and what rights you have. We follow the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What personal data do we collect?
You can use the site without creating an account or giving us your name. We collect only the following:
- Information you send us. If you email us or use a contact form, we receive your name, your email address and whatever you write in your message.
- Technical information. When you visit, our web server and the services we use automatically record your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, the time of your visit and the page that sent you to us.
- Cookie information. With your consent, cookies and similar technologies collect information about how you use the site and which adverts you see. See section 5 and our Cookie Policy.
Numbers you type into our converters, such as your weight, are used only to show you the result. We do not link them to you or store them against your name.
We do not ask for or knowingly collect special category data, such as information about your health.
Why do we use your data, and on what legal basis?
| Purpose | Data used | Legal basis |
| Replying to your messages and requests | Name, email address, message | Legitimate interests (dealing with enquiries) |
| Running the site and keeping it secure | IP address, technical information | Legitimate interests (a safe, working website) |
| Understanding how the site is used | Analytics cookies, pages viewed | Consent |
| Showing adverts, including personalised adverts | Advertising cookies, IP address, device information | Consent |
| Meeting legal duties | Any of the above, as needed | Legal obligation |
Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time through the cookie settings on the site.
How does advertising work on this site?
We use Google AdSense to show adverts. These adverts help us keep the site free.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve adverts based on your earlier visits to this site or to other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve adverts to you based on your visits to this site and to other sites on the internet.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising from many other vendors at www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.com/uk.
- To learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
If you do not consent to advertising cookies, you may still see adverts, but they will not be based on your browsing history.
We do not control the cookies or data practices of advertisers and advertising networks. Their own privacy policies apply to the data they collect.
How do we use cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies that the site needs to work. These do not need your consent.
- Analytics cookies that tell us how visitors use the site.
- Advertising cookies set by Google and its partners to show and measure adverts.
We ask for your consent before setting analytics or advertising cookies, and you can change your choice at any time. Our Cookie Policy lists the cookies we use and explains how to manage them.
Who do we share your data with?
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with the service providers that help us run the site:
- Google Ireland Limited and Google LLC, for advertising (Google AdSense) and analytics (Google Analytics, if used).
- Our web hosting provider, Hostinger, which stores the site and its server logs.
- Our email provider, Google (Gmail), which handles messages you send us.
- Authorities or advisers, where the law requires it or where we need to protect our legal rights.
Is your data sent outside the UK?
Some of our service providers, including Google, process data in countries outside the UK, such as the United States. When this happens, the transfer is covered by safeguards recognised under UK data protection law, such as UK adequacy regulations or approved standard contractual clauses.
How long do we keep your data?
| Data | How long we keep it |
| Emails and contact form messages | Up to 12 months after we last reply, unless we need them for longer to deal with a dispute |
| Server logs | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics data | Up to 14 months |
| Advertising cookies | Up to 13 months, as set by Google |
| Comments | Until you ask us to remove them, or the page is deleted |
What rights do you have?
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
- ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
- ask us to correct data that is wrong or incomplete;
- ask us to delete your data;
- ask us to limit how we use your data;
- object to our use of your data where we rely on legitimate interests;
- ask for your data in a format you can pass to another organisation;
- withdraw your consent at any time, where we rely on consent.
To use any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will reply within one month. There is normally no charge.
How can you complain?
Please contact us first so we can try to put things right. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator:
- Website: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
- Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Is the site suitable for children?
The site is written for a general audience and is not aimed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
How do we keep your data safe?
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including a secure (HTTPS) connection, limited access to the site’s admin area and up-to-date software. No website can promise complete security, but we work to reduce the risks.
What about links to other websites?
The site contains links to other websites and shows adverts from third parties. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please read their privacy policies before giving them any personal data.
Will this policy change?
We may update this policy from time to time, for example when we add a new feature or the law changes. We will post the new version on this page and change the “Last updated” date at the top. Please check back occasionally.
How can you contact us?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email [email protected].