Effective Date: [27 April 2025]
Welcome to business4sale.co.uk
At business4sale.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By using our services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our website.
1. Who We Are
Business4sale.co.uk is a platform that connects business owners looking to sell with buyers seeking opportunities. Our mission is to facilitate safe, efficient transactions while respecting your privacy at every step.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
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Business Information: Business name, business description, location, asking price
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Account Information: Login details, user preferences
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Communication Data: Messages between buyers and sellers, inquiries
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, referring pages
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
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Create and manage your account
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Improve our website and services
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Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
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Send you important service updates
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
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Consent: Where you have given clear consent
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Contract: Where processing is necessary for a contract (e.g., creating a listing)
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Legal Obligation: Where we are legally required to
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Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as marketing and improving services (without overriding your rights)
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, payment processors)
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Prospective buyers or sellers, when you choose to share your contact or business information
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Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and comply with the law.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights including:
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Access – You can request copies of your personal data
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Rectification – You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Erasure – You can request that we delete your personal data
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Restriction – You can request restriction of processing your data
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Objection – You can object to our processing
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Data Portability – You can request that we transfer your data to another organization
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]
7. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy [link to Cookie Policy].
10. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK or EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
business4sale.co.uk
Email: help@business4sale.co.uk
48 W George St, Glasgow G2 1BP