Last updated: [20/06/2026]

  1. Introduction

Welcome to Bofal Business Hub (“we”, “us”, “our”).

Bofal Business Hub is a business discovery platform designed to help users discover businesses, services, and organisations across the United Kingdom. We connect customers with businesses by providing business information, profiles, listings, and discovery tools.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, services, and platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Information provided by users

When you create an account, submit a business listing, contact us, or interact with our platform, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Business name
  • Business address
  • Website address
  • Social media links
  • Business category and description
  • Photos, logos, and promotional materials
  • Any information you choose to provide

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Website usage information
  • Cookies and similar technologies

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the Bofal Business Hub platform
  • Create and manage business listings
  • Allow users to discover businesses
  • Verify business information
  • Respond to enquiries and support requests
  • Improve our website and services
  • Communicate important updates
  • Prevent fraud, misuse, and security issues
  • Send marketing communications where you have provided consent
  1. Business Listings and Public Information

Bofal Business Hub allows businesses to promote their services through listings.

Information submitted as part of a business profile may be displayed publicly, including:

  • Business name
  • Business description
  • Contact details provided for public display
  • Location information
  • Website links
  • Images and logos

Businesses are responsible for ensuring they have permission to provide information submitted to our platform.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process personal information based on the following lawful grounds:

Consent

Where you have given permission for us to use your information, such as subscribing to marketing communications.

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide services you request, such as creating an account or managing a business listing.

Legitimate interests

Where processing is necessary to operate, improve, and secure our platform.

Legal obligations

Where we are required to process information to comply with applicable laws.

  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Payment providers (where applicable)
  • Analytics providers
  • Security and fraud prevention services
  • Technical service providers

These providers are required to handle information securely and only use it for agreed purposes.

  1. Cookies

Bofal Business Hub uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep the website functioning properly
  • Understand website usage
  • Improve user experience
  • Remember user preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure

However, no online service can guarantee complete security.

  1. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.

For example:

  • Account information may be kept while your account remains active.
  • Business listing information may be kept while the listing is active.
  • Enquiry information may be retained for support and record-keeping purposes.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

  1. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Request transfer of your information where applicable
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below. UK GDPR transparency requirements include informing individuals about how their data is used and their available rights.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including business websites and social media pages.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

  1. Business Account Responsibilities

Businesses submitting information to Bofal Business Hub must ensure:

  • Information provided is accurate and up to date
  • They have permission to upload images, logos, and content
  • They comply with applicable laws relating to their business information

We reserve the right to remove inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate listings.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Bofal Business Hub is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:

Bofal Business Hub
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Website: [Insert Website Address]
Address: [Insert Business Address]