Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10th June 2026
1. Introduction
121 Business Links Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, www.121businesslinks.co.uk, use our services, contact us, attend our events, or otherwise interact with us.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Who We Are
121 Business Links Ltd
Website: www.121businesslinks.co.uk
Email: info@121businesslinks.co.uk
Telephone: 03330474121
Registered Office: 12 Bessemer Court, Hownsgill Industrial Park, Consett, Co Durham, England, DH8 7BL
Company Registration Number: 15537527
For the purposes of data protection law, 121 Business Links Ltd is the “data controller” responsible for your personal data.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information You Provide:
• Name
• Business name
• Job title
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address
• Networking profile information
• Event registration details
• Information contained in enquiries or correspondence
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Website usage data
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website information
Marketing Information
• Communication preferences
• Records of marketing consent
• Responses to marketing campaigns
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use your personal data to:
• Respond to enquiries
• Provide our networking and business referral services
• Manage memberships and event registrations
• Facilitate introductions between members where appropriate
• Process payments and invoices
• Administer our website and business operations
• Send service-related communications
• Send marketing communications where legally permitted
• Improve our services and website
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our legal rights and business interests
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Contract
Where processing is necessary to provide services you have requested or to fulfil a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, including:
• Running and growing our business
• Managing member relationships
• Facilitating networking opportunities
• Improving our services
• Preventing fraud and misuse
We will always balance our legitimate interests against your rights and freedoms.
Consent
Where required by law, such as certain marketing communications or non-essential cookies.
You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legal Obligation
Where processing is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
6. Marketing Communications
We may send marketing communications about our services, networking events, business opportunities, and related activities.
Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before sending marketing communications.
You can opt out at any time by:
• Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
• Contacting us using the details provided in this policy
We will continue to send essential service communications where necessary.
7. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your information with:
Service Providers
Including providers of:
• Website hosting
• IT support
• Email services
• Customer relationship management systems
• Payment processing services
• Event management platforms
Professional Advisers
Such as lawyers, accountants, insurers, and compliance advisers.
Regulatory Authorities
Where required by law or regulatory obligation.
Business Transfers
If we sell, merge, reorganise, or transfer part of our business.
We require third parties to respect the security of your personal data and process it in accordance with applicable law.
8. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
• UK adequacy regulations
• International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised under UK GDPR
9. Data Retention
We will retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements
Retention periods will vary depending on the nature of the information and legal requirements.
When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
10. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
• Unauthorised access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure
• Destruction
However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Ensure website functionality
• Improve user experience
• Analyse website performance
• Support marketing activities
Where required by law, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
For further information, please see our Cookie Policy.
12. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the following rights:
Right of Access
Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
Receive personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Rights Relating to Automated Decision-Making
Not to be subject to certain automated decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
13. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we process your personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner’s Office
Website: ICO Website
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
14. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for business users and are not directed at children under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately unless otherwise stated.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact:
121 Business Links Ltd
Website: www.121businesslinks.co.uk
Email: info@121businesslinks.co.uk
Telephone: 03330474121
Address: 12 Bessemer Court, Hownsgill Industrial Park, Consett, Co Durham, England, DH8 7BL