Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2nd August 2024

Last Updated: 11th July 2025

Bridging Connect Ltd (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website and services.

1. Who We Are

Bridging Connect Ltd is a UK-registered company offering professional networking tools, digital design services, and cross-border consultancy.

Contact:

Email: contact@bridgingconnect.com

Website: https://bridgingconnect.com


2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and phone number

  • Company name, job title, or role (if provided)

  • Any data submitted through contact forms or waiting list signup

Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent) via Google Analytics and Search Console

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, track performance, and manage consent. You can control cookies through your browser or our cookie consent banner.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Services

  • Respond to inquiries and support requests

  • Send updates and marketing communications (if you opt-in)

  • Analyze website usage to enhance functionality

  • Comply with legal obligations


4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following bases:

  • Consent – where you have provided permission (e.g., newsletter sign-up)

  • Contractual necessity – to provide services or respond to your inquiries

  • Legitimate interest – for internal analytics, security, and business development

  • Legal obligation – where required by UK law


5. Mailing List and Marketing

By subscribing to our updates, you agree to receive occasional emails about our services or platform. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us.


6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted partners such as:

  • Hosting providers

  • Analytics platforms

  • Event or business partners (under strict confidentiality agreements)


7. Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, it will be protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.


8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL/HTTPS encryption

  • Secure cloud storage

  • Access control and internal policies


9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact or mailing list info: until you unsubscribe

  • Analytics data: up to 12 months

  • Client or contractor records: as per engagement terms


10. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or delete inaccurate data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, email: contact@bridgingconnect.com

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most current version will always be available here.

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