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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/25

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The Biz Boost (“I”, “me”, or “my”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit the website www.thebizboost.co.uk or work with me directly.

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1. Who I Am

The Biz Boost is owned and operated by Carrie Smith, a UK-based sole trader providing consultancy and business support services to small businesses.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at:
📧 carrie@thebizboost.co.uk

 

2. What Information I Collect

I may collect and store the following personal data:

  • Your name, email address, phone number, and business name (if provided)

  • Details you submit through contact forms, booking forms, or email

  • Information shared during consultations or client onboarding

  • Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

 

3. How I Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries and deliver services you've requested

  • Schedule consultations or calls

  • Issue proposals, invoices, or contracts

  • Send service-related updates or occasional marketing (if opted in)

  • Improve my website, services, or client experience

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your data based on:

  • Contract: When I need your data to fulfil a service you've requested

  • Consent: When you voluntarily opt-in to receive updates or marketing

  • Legitimate Interest: To operate, manage, and improve my services

 

5. Sharing Your Data

I will never sell your data. I may share it with trusted service providers who help me deliver services (e.g. calendar booking systems, invoicing software, or secure cloud storage), but only where necessary and with appropriate safeguards in place.

 

6. How I Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely using encrypted platforms such as:

  • Email (iCloud)

  • CRM or project management tools (if applicable)

  • Secure cloud storage

I retain client-related data only for as long as necessary to deliver services and meet legal obligations (e.g. tax records).

 

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Ask for your data to be deleted (where legally permissible)

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email: carrie@thebizboost.co.uk

 

8. Cookies

My website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to track general usage data. You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

9. External Links

This site may link to external websites. I’m not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be posted here.

Contact:
Carrie Smith – The Biz Boost
📧 carrie@thebizboost.co.uk
📍 Based in the UK

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