Privacy Policy.

Last updated: June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The Business Paige, operated by Paige ("we", "us", "our"), collects, uses and protects any information you provide when you use this website.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. If you provide us with personal information through this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this policy.

1. Who We Are

The Business Paige is a UK-based business growth, content creation and digital products company. Our website address is thebusinesspaigeportfolio.com. For any privacy-related queries, you can contact us at hello@thebusinesspaige.com.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Your name and email address when you submit our contact form
• Your business name if you choose to provide it
• The content of any messages you send us through the contact form
• Your email address when you purchase a digital product
• Basic usage data through cookies and analytics tools (see Section 6)

We do not collect payment card information directly. Any payments made through third-party platforms such as Shopify or Gumroad are processed and stored by those platforms under their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• Deliver digital products you have purchased
• Send you information relevant to your enquiry or purchase
• Improve our website and the services we offer
• Comply with any legal obligations

We will not send you unsolicited marketing emails without your explicit consent. If you opt in to receive updates from us, you can unsubscribe at any time by emailing hello@thebusinesspaige.com.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests — responding to enquiries you initiate
• Contract performance — fulfilling digital product orders
• Consent — where you have explicitly opted in to marketing communications

5. How We Store Your Information

Your information is stored securely. Contact form submissions are received directly to our email inbox and are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or fulfil a purchase. We do not store personal data on unsecured systems.

We will not retain your personal information longer than is necessary for the purpose it was collected.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience. These may include:

• Essential cookies required for the site to function
• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site (for example, Google Analytics)

You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on this website.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may link to or use the following third-party services, each of which operates under their own privacy policy:

• Shopify — for digital product purchases and print-on-demand fulfilment
• Instagram — via links to our social profiles (@thebusinesspaigeuk and @thebusinesspaigeportfolio)
• Google Analytics — for website usage analytics
• Netlify — for website hosting

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their individual policies.

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade or transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers necessary to fulfil your order (such as print-on-demand or delivery services)
• Where required by law or regulation

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict how we process your data
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@thebusinesspaige.com. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and products are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hello@thebusinesspaige.com.