Biz and Bytes – Privacy Policy (UK GDPR & PECR Compliant)
Last updated: 3 September 2026
1. Who We Are
Biz and Bytes (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a UK‑based website providing product showcases, technology recommendations and informational content.
Data Controller: Biz and Bytes Hayle, Cornwall, United Kingdom Email: enquiries@bizandbytes.co.uk
We take your privacy seriously and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal data when you choose to contact us.
Email enquiries
If you email us directly, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your message content
- Any information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, product details, attachments)
We do not operate a contact form, user accounts, checkout, or comments system.
Automatic data
Like most websites, we collect basic technical data:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
This is processed via standard server logs and analytics tools.
3. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use:
- Essential cookies (required for basic functionality)
- Analytics cookies (to understand site performance)
- Affiliate tracking cookies (Amazon Associates)
Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
Biz and Bytes participates in the Amazon Associates Programme. When you click an Amazon link, Amazon may place a cookie to track the referral and calculate commissions.
We do not receive any personal data from Amazon.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for:
- Responding to your email enquiries
- Improving website performance
- Ensuring site security
- Complying with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.
5. Lawful Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on:
- Legitimate Interests – responding to your email enquiries, maintaining site security, improving content
- Consent – for non‑essential cookies (where applicable)
- Legal Obligation – retaining information required for compliance
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We only share data with trusted service providers necessary to operate the website:
- Hosting provider: One.com / IONOS (server logs, email hosting)
- Analytics providers: e.g., Google Analytics (anonymous usage data)
- Amazon Associates: affiliate tracking only (no personal data shared)
We do not share enquiry emails with any third parties unless legally required.
7. International Transfers
Some service providers (e.g., analytics or Amazon) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, they use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Data Retention
- Email enquiries: kept for up to 12 months, unless needed longer for legal reasons
- Server logs: typically retained for 30–90 days
- Analytics data: retained according to the provider’s standard policies
- Affiliate tracking cookies: controlled by Amazon
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk
To exercise your rights, email: enquiries@bizandbytes.co.uk
10. Security
We use industry‑standard security measures including:
- Secure hosting
- SSL encryption
- Regular updates
- Server‑level protections
No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable steps to protect your data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will always reflect the latest version.