Privacy Notice

Last Updated: 20/02/2025

Black Income Creators ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Email addresses: When you sign up for our newsletter, resources, or membership services.
• Usage data: Through Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel, we collect data on how visitors interact with our website.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide you with our resources, business directory, membership services, and online events.
• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (only with your consent).
• To analyse website performance and improve user experience using Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you opt-in to receive communications from us.
• Legitimate Interests: To analyse and improve our website’s performance.
• Legal Obligation: Where required by applicable laws or regulations.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Service providers: Such as Google and Facebook for analytics and marketing.
• Legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.

7. Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance functionality and analyse visitor behaviour. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Updates to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at emma@blackincomecreators.com