Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how The Female Entrepreneur Site collects, uses, and safeguards your information in accordance with UK GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Payment details (processed by Stripe — we do not store card numbers)

Profile Information

  • Business details
  • Social media links
  • Images or content you upload

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Site interactions

User-Generated Content

Any content you contribute to the site: offers, listings, comments, posts, etc.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Provide membership access
  • Display your business listings and content
  • Improve site functionality
  • Send updates and communication
  • Process payments and renewals

We never sell your data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your information based on:

  • Consent (newsletter signups, optional communication)
  • Contract (membership services)
  • Legitimate interest (platform improvements, maintaining a safe community)

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve site performance
  • Analyse traffic and user behaviour
  • Enhance user experience

You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share limited information with trusted third parties necessary for site operation, such as:

  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Analytics services
  • Email providers

We do not share your personal information for marketing by third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, email hello@femaleentrepreneurs.co.uk.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be posted on this page.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, email: hello@femaleentrepreneurs.co.uk