Privacy Policy for CC Business Directory

Last updated: 08.01.2026

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1. Introduction

CC Business Directory (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website www.cctrades.co.uk or contact us.

 

2. Who we are

Business name: CC Business Directory
Website: www.cctrades.co.uk
Telephone: 07850 921 977

For the purposes of data protection law, CC Business Directory is the data controller.

 

3. Information we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information you provide to us

• Name

• Business name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Business address

• Business listing details or enquiries

• Any information you provide when contacting us by phone, email, or website forms

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see section 8).

 

4. How we use your information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage business listings

• To respond to enquiries and communications

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website

• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

• To prevent fraud and ensure website security

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

 

5. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have provided it (e.g. submitting a form)

• Contract – where processing is necessary to provide our services

• Legal obligation – where required by law

• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business directory, provided your rights are not overridden

 

6. Sharing your data

We may share personal data only when necessary, for example:

• With service providers who help us operate the website (e.g. hosting providers)

• When required by law or a regulatory authority

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with the law.

 

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

 

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve user experience

• Analyse website traffic

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

 

9. Your data protection rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

 

10. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

11. External links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

 

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

 

13. Contact us

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

CC Business Directory
Telephone: 07850 921 977
Website: www.cctrades.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.