Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Global Business Insights. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard any information you provide when you visit our website at globalbusinessinsights.blog.

Please read this policy carefully. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood its contents.

Who We Are

Global Business Insights is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via our contact page.

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with this website:

  • Your name and email address, if you contact us via our contact form or submit a contribution
  • Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically when you visit the site
  • Usage data such as the pages you visit, time spent on the site, and referring URLs
  • Any information you voluntarily provide when submitting an article or enquiry

How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries or contribution submissions you send to us
  • To administer and improve the website
  • To monitor and analyse site usage in order to enhance user experience
  • To comply with any legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent, where you have provided it voluntarily
  • Legitimate interests, in operating and improving this website
  • Legal obligation, where required by law

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. We use cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to keep it functioning correctly.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including analytics providers and hosting platforms that process data on our behalf. These providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection law. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our content.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact and enquiry data is typically retained for up to 12 months unless there is an ongoing reason to keep it longer.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • The right to access the data we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to restrict or object to processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch via our contact page.