1. Introduction

Welcome to British Equestrian Businesses. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when using our platform.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business details when creating an account or listing.
• Transaction Data: Payment details if purchasing premium listings or services.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our platform, including cookies and analytics.
• User-Generated Content: Reviews, listings, comments, and other contributions made on the platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and maintain our directory services.
• Process transactions and manage paid services.
• Communicate with you regarding support, service updates, and promotions (with consent).
• Monitor platform performance and security.
• Improve user experience through analytics and feedback.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously and implement measures such as:

• Secure encryption for transactions and sensitive data.
• Access restrictions to protect personal information.
• Regular system updates to prevent security vulnerabilities.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• When required by law or legal processes.
• With trusted service providers for payment processing and analytics.
• To prevent fraud, security breaches, or unlawful activity.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our platform uses cookies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience.
• Analyse visitor behaviour and platform performance.
• Enable secure login and session management.

To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.

The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

For data requests, please contact us.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We encourage users to review their terms before providing any personal data.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

By using British Equestrian Businesses, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.