This Privacy Policy outlines how BCPLUSNEWS LTD collects, stores, and uses your personal data. Last updated: 1 January 2025

Company Address: Building 3 City West, Business Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds, England, LS12 6LX.

Contact: hello@bcplusnews.co.uk

1. Scope

1.1 This policy applies to all users of our platform and those providing data to BCPLUSNEWS LTD.

1.2 It works alongside our Terms of Use and any related documents.

2. Data Protection

2.1 BCPLUSNEWS LTD is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with GDPR (EU 2016/679).

2.2 The data controller is BCPLUSNEWS LTD.

2.3 This policy informs you how your personal data is collected, stored, shared, and your rights regarding it.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 When you create an account:

• Name, email, username, password (encrypted)
• Type of account (Business/Starter)
• Profile data (picture, name, surname)
• Purpose: Enable site usage, create events, live streaming opportunities
• Storage: 5 years from last login; data encrypted and sent to you after this period

3.2 For individual users:

• Role, activity (e.g., Musician, live performer)
• Location (Country & Town)
• Storage: 5 years from last login; data encrypted post-storage

3.3 For organizations:

• Submission details: title, description, media, role
• Custom questions submitted
• Payment details (processed via Stripe; only amount and status stored)
• Contact information
• Purpose: Facilitate live/paid events, verify submissions
• Storage: 5 years from last login; encrypted post-storage

3.4 When contacting us via email or chat:

• Email, conversation record (name, date, content, reason)
• Purpose: Support, sales, partnership, sponsorship, and compliance
• Storage: 2 years from last contact

4. Data Storage and Security

• Data is stored securely and encrypted after retention period.
• Users can delete their content or profiles at any time.
• BCPLUSNEWS LTD cannot decrypt profiles once the encryption key has been sent to users.

5. Your Rights

• You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• You may request a copy of your encrypted data if your account is reopened.

6. Cookies and IP Information

• We collect IP addresses and may use cookies to improve user experience.
• Further details on cookies are provided in our Cookie Policy.

7. Changes to this Policy

• BCPLUSNEWS LTD may update this policy at any time.
• Changes will be posted on this page, and notifications may be emailed to users.