Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18.10.2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Trust Business Reviews (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website trustbusinessreviews.com (the “Website”) and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our Services. This may include:
a) Information You Provide
- Account registration details (name, email, password)
- Business profile information (company name, website, contact details)
- Review content you post (text, photos, or other submissions)
- Communications with us (support requests, feedback, etc.)
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
c) Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from business partners, analytics providers, or publicly available sources to help verify reviews and improve user trust.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and improve the Website and Services
- Verify the authenticity of reviews
- Allow businesses to respond to reviews
- Communicate with you about updates or account issues
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
- Comply with legal obligations
We only use personal data when we have a lawful basis, such as consent, contract necessity, or legitimate interest.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience, analyse traffic, and remember your preferences.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit some website features.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited data with:
- Service providers who assist us in running the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect user safety
- Business users, but only where necessary for them to respond to reviews
All third-party partners are required to handle data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR standards.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our Services or as required by law. Reviews and business responses may remain visible even after you delete your account, but your personal identifiers will be removed.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@trustbusinessreviews.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at:
Email: support@trustbusinessreviews.com
