Last Updated on 20 February 2026
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us for editorial enquiries. It applies to all users worldwide, including those in the UK, EU, USA, and other international regions.
Who We Are
We operate this website and act as the data controller for all personal information submitted through our newsletter sign‑up form and contact form.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: editorial@bip-new.local
What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the information necessary to provide our services:
Newsletter Sign‑Up
- Email address
- First Name, Last Name
- IP address (automatically collected by our email service provider)
Contact / Editorial Enquiries
- First Name, Last Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company Name
- Job Title
- Any information you include in your message
User‑Submitted Content
If you submit text, images, or other materials (e.g., for editorial consideration), we collect:
- The content you provide
- Your contact details
We do not collect financial data, sensitive personal data, or information about children.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data only for the following purposes:
Newsletter
- To send you updates, news, and content you subscribed to
- To manage your subscription
- To improve email performance and deliverability
Contact Form
- To respond to your enquiry
- To provide support or information
User‑Submitted Content
- To review, publish, edit, or feature your submitted content
- To contact you regarding your submission
- Rights to Submitted Content
By submitting text, images, or other materials to us (including via email or contact form), you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free licence to:
- Use
- Reproduce
- Edit
- Publish
- Distribute
- Display
your content on our website, social media channels, and related platforms.
You confirm that:
- You own the rights to the content, or
- You have permission to submit it
You may request removal of your content at any time, and we will comply unless we are legally required to retain it.
How We Store and Protect Your Data
We use secure, industry‑standard systems to store your information, including reputable email service providers and hosting platforms.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:
- Loss
- Misuse
- Unauthorised access
- Disclosure
Sharing Your Data
We only share your data with:
- Email service providers (for newsletter delivery)
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics tools (if used — e.g., Google Analytics)
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
International transfers (UK/EU GDPR):
If data is processed outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Cookies
If our website uses cookies (analytics, performance, or functional), we will display a cookie banner and provide a cookie notice.
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
Your Rights (UK & EU GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct your data
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent (newsletter unsubscribe)
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at: editorial@bip-new.local
US & International Users
We follow widely accepted privacy principles, including:
- Transparency
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimisation
- Security
US users:
We comply with general US privacy expectations and do not sell personal data.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA):
You may request access, deletion, or information about data sharing.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months
- Submitted content: indefinitely unless removal is requested
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be posted on this page.