Effective Date: 01 July 2025

At 9AM Business Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

9AM Business Ltd is a UK-registered private limited company (No. 16489633) providing a digital business news platform. Our contact email for privacy matters is: privacy@9ambusiness.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process:

  • Newsletter sign-up data: email address
  • Contact form submissions: name, email, contact number
  • User accounts: login credentials, email, preferences
  • Analytics data: via Google Analytics (IP address, page interactions, session data)

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

  • Deliver newsletters and respond to enquiries (consent)
  • Improve site functionality and analyse performance (legitimate interest)
  • Manage registered accounts (contractual necessity)

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for email marketing and newsletter sign-ups
  • Legitimate interests – for analytics and basic site operations
  • Contract – for managing your user account

5. Data Sharing and Processors

We use third-party services that may process data on our behalf:

  • Google Analytics – behaviour analytics
  • Rank Math SEO – search optimisation
  • Forminator – contact form handling
  • EWWW Image Optimisation, ACF, FileBird Lite – site performance and management

We do not sell or rent your data.

6. International Transfers

Some third-party services may process data outside the UK. Where they do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place under UK data protection law.

7. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
  • Newsletter subscriptions: until opt-out
  • User accounts: until deletion request or inactivity period is met (e.g. 2 years)

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to collect analytics data. For more details, see our Cookie Policy. A consent banner will allow you to opt in or out of non-essential cookies.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including encryption, access control, and plugin security practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above.

12. Contact

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@9ambusiness.co.uk