Information we may process
Web servers and security services may process IP address, requested page, date and time, browser, device, referring page and technical events. This information supports delivery, security, error diagnosis and aggregate understanding of site use.
If you contact the site, the message, contact details and related correspondence may be processed to respond and maintain a record of the enquiry.
Do not send confidential financial or identity documents unless a secure, authorised route specifically requests them.
Cookies and local storage
Cookies and similar technologies can store or read information on a device for security, preferences, measurement and advertising. Some are necessary for a requested service; others may require consent under applicable UK rules.
Browser controls can delete or block cookies, but blocking necessary storage may affect parts of a service. Where a consent tool is provided, use it to review non-essential categories.
Google AdSense and advertising
ForBusiness.net uses Google AdSense to display advertising. Google and its partners may use cookies or other identifiers to select, deliver, measure and limit ads, subject to consent and Google's policies.
An advertisement can link to a third party that controls its own data processing. The presence of an advert does not mean ForBusiness.net has reviewed or endorsed the advertiser's product.
Analytics, hosting and security providers
Hosting, content-delivery, security and measurement providers may process technical information to operate and protect the site. Data can be handled in countries outside the UK under the provider's safeguards and applicable contracts.
We aim to minimise collection and retention, but no internet transmission or storage method is guaranteed secure. Service providers should receive only the access needed for their role.
Legal bases and retention
Depending on the activity, processing may rely on consent, legitimate interests, performance of a requested service or legal obligation. Legitimate interests can include operating, securing and improving a public information website.
Information is retained only for as long as needed for the purpose, security, dispute handling and legal requirements. Retention differs between technical logs, correspondence and provider records.
External links
The site links to regulators, government services, providers and other external pages. Those organisations set their own privacy and cookie practices once you leave ForBusiness.net.
Check the destination address before entering credentials. Secure login links are provided for convenience and should still be verified against the official organisation.
Your UK data-protection rights
Depending on the circumstances, rights may include access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection and data portability, and withdrawal of consent where consent is used. Rights can be subject to legal exceptions.
You can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office if you believe personal information has been handled unlawfully. Contact the site first where practical so the issue can be investigated.
Changes to this policy
This policy should be updated when site features, providers or legal requirements change materially. The date at the top shows the latest substantive review.
Historic wording does not override the processing actually carried out or rights provided by law.
Frequently asked questions
Does ForBusiness.net use advertising cookies?
Google AdSense and advertising partners may use cookies or identifiers subject to applicable consent and Google policies.
Can I block cookies?
Browsers can block or delete cookies, and a consent tool may offer choices for non-essential categories. Some functionality can be affected.
Who regulates UK data-protection rights?
The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent data-protection regulator.