Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Policy
Tamworth Means Business is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.  This website is operated as part of the Tamworth Means Business initiative, funded by Tamworth Borough Council and managed by Elite Group.  This policy explains how we collect, use and store your information when you use this website, subscribe to the newsletter or contact us.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Name and business name
Email address
Telephone number (where provided)
Website or social media links
Information submitted through forms or contribution pages
Uploaded documents, images or supporting materials
Website usage information collected through analytics tools
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: Provide and distribute the Tamworth Means Business newsletter
Respond to enquiries and submissions
Review content contributions and feature requests
Improve website performance and user experience
Monitor engagement and usage statistics
Share relevant business news, events and opportunities
Where you provide your email address through forms on the website, you may also receive the Tamworth Means Business newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in email communications.
Newsletter & Email Communications
Tamworth Means Business uses email communication platforms to distribute newsletters and updates. Subscriber information is used solely for the operation and promotion of the Tamworth Means Business platform and associated business engagement activities.We do not knowingly sell or share subscriber data for unrelated third-party marketing purposes.
Website Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the website and improve the content and user experience.  Google Analytics may collect information including:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device/browser information
Approximate location data
Traffic sources
Website interactions
This information is anonymised and used for reporting and performance monitoring purposes.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.  This website may use cookies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyse website traffic and usage
Remember preferences and settings
Support embedded content and third-party integrations
By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies unless disabled through your browser settings.  You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Third-Party Content & Embedded Services
Some areas of the website may include embedded third-party services such as:
Flipbook viewers
Forms
Social media content
External links
Analytics platforms
These services may set their own cookies or collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Content Submissions
Where users submit stories, images, documents or other content to Tamworth Means Business, contributors confirm they have permission to share those materials and consent to their possible use within the newsletter, website and associated promotional channels.  Submission of content does not guarantee inclusion.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the operation of Tamworth Means Business, newsletter distribution, reporting and related business engagement activities.  You may request removal of your information or unsubscribe from communications at any time.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you may have rights relating to:
Accessing your personal data
Correcting inaccurate information
Requesting deletion of your information
Restricting processing
Objecting to communications
To make a request relating to your personal data, please contact us using the details provided on the Contact page.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect operational, legal or technical changes. Please check this page periodically for updates.
Contact
For any privacy, data or website-related queries relating to Tamworth Means Business, please contact us via the Contact page.