Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BusinessJungle ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Identity Data: Full name, username, or similar identifier
• Contact Data: Email address, telephone numbers, postal address
• Profile Data: Your preferences, feedback, and survey responses
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system and platform
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services

2.2 How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Direct interactions when you fill in forms or correspond with us
• Automated technologies such as cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Third parties including analytics providers and advertising networks

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process and manage your registration and account
• To contact you regarding your enquiries and project matching
• To send you updates, marketing communications (with your consent)
• To improve our website, products, and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for a contract we have with you
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with the law
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who provide services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing)
• Project Partners: Verified partners for matching you to suitable projects
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Active account data: For the duration of your relationship with us plus 2 years
• Financial records: 7 years as required by tax law
• Marketing preferences: Until you withdraw consent

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO
• Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 20 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 20. If we become aware that we have collected data from someone under 20, we will take steps to delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

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

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@businessjungle.com
• Address: BusinessJungle Ltd, London, United Kingdom

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.