Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Welcome to Business Development Consultants (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

For the purposes of data protection law, Business Development Consultants is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.bdc-ctc.com (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title
• Any other information you provide via forms or communications

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time zone setting
• Operating system and platform
• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. For more details, see Section 8.

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our consulting services
• To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• To improve our Website and services
• To send marketing communications (where permitted by law)
• To comply with legal obligations

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you opt in to communications
• Contractual necessity – to provide services you request
• Legitimate interests – to improve our services and business operations
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, CRM systems)
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting)
• Regulatory authorities if required by law

We may use trusted third-party tools to operate and improve our Website and services. These may include:

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• CRM or marketing platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp)
• Website hosting providers

These providers may process your data on our behalf and are required to comply with data protection laws.

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.

If we transfer your data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Our Website uses cookies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

We use cookies to:

• Ensure proper functionality
• Analyse traffic and user behaviour
• Improve user experience

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject cookies, and you may change your preferences at any time.

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – required for website operation
• Analytics Cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with the Website
• Marketing Cookies – used to deliver relevant advertising (if applicable)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., UK Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: holly@bdc-ctc.com

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Business Development Consultants
Website: www.bdc-ctc.com
Email: holly@bdc-ctc.com

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