Privacy Policy

Burton Latimer Connect ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social platform.

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Date of birth
• Address and postcode
• Account type (Individual, Charity, or Company)
• Company name or charity number (if applicable)
• Profile information and bio
• Posts, comments, and messages
• Group memberships and interactions

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable you to connect with other community members
• Send you updates and notifications (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your password is encrypted using industry-standard bcrypt hashing.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.