Welcome to The Bakery (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our site visitors, members of our networks, and those with whom we. collaborate. We want to assure you that The Bakery is not in the business of selling, renting, or trading email lists with other companies. This Privacy Policy outlines when andwhy we collect your personal information, how we use it, under what limited. circumstances we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we protect your information.

We may collect and process the following information:

– Personal identification information: including your name, email address, phone number, and job title.
– Non-identifiable information: such as your company name and interaction history.
– Usage data: including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website.
– Cookies and tracking technologies: we use cookies to enhance your experience and gather insights on website usage.
– Communication preferences: your preferences regarding marketing communications and specific updates.

We use your information for the following purposes:

– Providing services: to deliver tailored consulting services and fulfill our agreements with you.
– Communication: to respond to inquiries, provide updates, and send administrative communications.
– Improvement: to analyze usage data, understand how our services are used, and enhance our offerings.
– Marketing: with your consent, to inform you about our products, services, and promotions.
– Security: to monitor activities, detect threats, and ensure the safety of your data and our systems.
– Legal compliance: to fulfill our legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

We process your data based on:

– Consent: for marketing communications and other purposes where you have provided explicit consent.
– Contractual necessity: to provide services under our agreements with you.
– Legitimate interests: to improve our services, maintain records, and ensure security. We balance our interests with your privacy rights.
– Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

– Service providers: who assist us in operating our business, such as IT support and data storage partners, who handle your data securely and in accordance with our instructions.
– Business partners: where required to fulfill a service involving collaboration with another organization.
– Legal authorities: if required by law to comply with legal processes or protect our rights.

If we transfer your information outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure your data is treated securely and in line with this policy.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information. For example, data related to newsletters is kept until you unsubscribe, while application data may be retained for a year. When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

– Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: request the deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
– Restriction of processing: request the limitation of how your data is processed.
– Portability: request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Objection: object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
– Withdraw consent: withdraw your consent for processing activities based on consent. This will not affect processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the information provided in the “Contact Us” section. We aim to respond within 15 days. If more time is required, we will notify you.

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience, gather usage data, and improve our website and services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will inform you and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within 72 hours of detecting the breach, as required by law.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Updates will be posted on our website, and we will notify you of significant changes. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

We care deeply about your data and ensure we handle it responsibly. Your information is yours, and we treat it with the utmost respect. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us, and we will be happy to assist you. We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have about your privacy. If you are not satisfied with our response or believe that we are not processing your personal data in accordance with the law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You can find more information on how to lodge a complaint on the ICO’s website at [ico.org.uk](https://ico.org.uk/).

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: dataprotection@thebakery.com
Address: Unit 6 Sledge Tower, Dalston Square, London E8 3GT, United Kingdom