Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Northeast Business Week ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates northeastbusinessweek.co.uk (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated features, applications, and services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and postal address through contact forms or subscription requests.
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address is automatically collected to identify your location and device.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing behaviour and preferences.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyse Site traffic, user behaviour, and engagement patterns to understand how visitors use our platform.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate links, monitor referrals, and calculate commissions for casino and gambling partners we promote.
- Site Improvement: To improve our website's functionality, performance, content, and user experience.
- Marketing: To send promotional emails, newsletters, and targeted content (with your consent where required).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track usage.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality and security.
- Analytical Cookies: Allow us to analyse Site performance using tools such as Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to casino partners and calculate affiliate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable us to deliver targeted advertising and personalised content.
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party sites. When you click on external links, you leave our Site and are subject to their respective privacy policies.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing your personal information or engaging in financial transactions. We do not control how third parties collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities, including marketing communications.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for processing at any time.
If you are located in the United States, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including rights to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Contact Information: Retained for up to 3 years after last contact or as required by legal obligations.
- Cookies: Typically expire between 6 months and 2 years, depending on cookie type.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for accounting and compliance purposes as required by tax and affiliate regulations.
- Analytics Data: Anonymised and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: northeastbusinessweek.co.uk
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
Data Protection Officer: If you wish to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).