This Privacy Policy explains in detail the types of personal data we may collect when using this website. It also outlines how we store and handle that data, plus the measures we have in place to keep it safe. The term ‘BGG UK‘, ‘BGG’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website – BGG UK LIMITED. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website. This Privacy Policy sets out how BGG UK uses and protects any information that you give when you use bgguk.com referred to as ‘this website’ or ‘the website’ throughout this policy.

Our role as the Data Controller

“The Data Controller is a person or organisation who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed.: We are the sole Data Controllers for this website. With respect to the personal data of our website users; we determine the purposes and means of the processing of that data.

Intended Website Users

This website is directed at consumers, to inform them about our products and services. The site and it’s content are directed at adults over the age of 16. While those under 16 can view the site and it’s content, users of our services are consumers above this age.

Collected Information

Any Personally Identifiable Information given to us while using our website is only shared with our trusted data processors. The data may be processed for the purposes of operating our website, providing our services, marketing (if consent is given), analysis, security, back-ups and communicating with you.

Data is collected in the following ways:

Email Marketing
The following data may be collected using our CRM and used for email marketing purposes when permission is given by the user. First name Last name Business Name Email address Geographic location You may unsubscribe from our Email Marketing at any time using the unsubscribe link in the footer of our Emails.

Contact Forms
Any information submitted through our contact forms will be held securely on our servers. Clear consent must be given to this Policy when submitting any data through our contact forms. All data will be stored for up to 24 months and used to contact you regarding your enquiry.

Site Backups
User account information and contact form information may also be held in a backup of the website. Backups are stored for 30 days, after which they are deleted permanently.

Analytics & Tracking
To deliver the best possible web experience, we collect technical information about your internet connection and browser as well as the country and telephone code where your computer is located, the web pages viewed during your visit, the buttons clicked on, and any search terms you entered. This is done with the use of Cookies that are stored within your web browser.

Leadinfo
Leadinfo is used under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Leadinfo uses the visitor’s IP address to obtain company data from public sources, such as the Chamber of Commerce. The IP address is personal data under the GDPR, and its use requires a base under this law. The base used, is the “own justified interest” (Article 6(f) of the GTC). Marketing and analytics are considered to have a clear legitimate interest, and Leadinfo uses only very limited personal data. IP addresses are not retained and only general business information of companies is provided to users. This has been done with regard for privacy.

Who is the data shared with?

We will sometimes be required to share data with trusted Third Parties who act as Data Processors on our behalf. Data will only be processed for the purposes of operating our website, providing our services, marketing (if consent is given), security, back-ups and communicating with you. “Data Processors are a person or organisation who deals with personal data as instructed by the controller for specific purposes and services offered to the controller that involve personal data processing.” To keep your data safe and protect your privacy, we have a strict policy with these organisations: The only data given to the Processor will be what they need to perform their specific services. We only give them permission to use the data for the exact purposes we agree in our contract with them. We only use trusted Data Processors with clear terms and conditions and policies to ensure full compliance with privacy legislation. If we stop using any of our Data Processors, all of the data held by them will either be deleted or rendered anonymous. We will never share your data with third parties for their own purposes unless you have given explicit consent for us to do so.

Data Location

This website is hosted on servers located in the United Kingdom, where the website data is held.

User Rights and Choices

If you wish to access, transfer or delete the data held about you, please contact us. Once notified we can then initiate the process required. Your data can be removed from our Email Marketing system by unsubscribing via the link at the bottom of any of our marketing emails. Your data may also be held within a site backup. Backups are stored for 30 days, after which they are deleted permanently.

Email Marketing

We will only send email marketing to customers that have given consent. All emails submitted to our marketing list will receive a confirmation email, once accepted this acts as consent and you will receive Marketing from us. You are free to unsubscribe from our Email Marketing List by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any of the emails that have been sent to you.

Remarketing

With your consent, we may use Cookies to track your interactions with this website. This data may be shared with our Digital Marketing providers and Data Processors to present you with the most relevant advertisements when browsing third-party websites.

Contact us

Contact us with any questions If you have any questions about this policy, your data, how it is used and protected or deletion of this data, please contact us.

Changes to this Policy

If there are any changes made to this Privacy Policy, they will appear on this page.