Privacy Policy
Last updated: 09 June 2026.
1. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
Contact details – such as name, email address, business name, website, social media links, and any other information you provide through forms.
Business information – including descriptions, logos, images, and other content you submit to create your patch within the tapestry.
Usage data – information about how you use the website, such as pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site, device type, browser type, and referring URLs (collected via cookies and similar technologies).
Technical data – including IP address, approximate location, and error logs to help keep the site secure and functioning properly.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process your data under UK GDPR lawful bases, including performance of a contract, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and consent where applicable.
We use your data to:
• Provide and operate the website
• Process submissions and display your patch within the tapestry
• Take and process payments
• Communicate with you about your patch or enquiries
• Improve website performance, security, and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Contact Form and Submission Data
When you submit information through our forms, we collect and use that data to respond to enquiries, review submissions, and create and maintain your patch within the tapestry.
Information you provide may be published publicly as part of your tapestry patch.
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal data (such as financial, health, or highly personal information) in free-text fields.
4. Sharing and International Data
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the website, including:
• Hosting providers
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers
• Professional advisers (such as legal or accounting services)
• Regulatory or legal authorities where required
We do not sell your personal data.
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Improve website functionality
• Understand how users interact with the site
• Enhance user experience
• Support analytics and performance monitoring
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
• Operate the British Business Tapestry
• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk, although we would appreciate the opportunity to resolve your concerns first.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
The British Business Tapestry may contain links to external websites or social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. 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.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: