Effective Date: Monday 22nd September 2025
Last Updated: Monday 22nd September 2025

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Rebecca McMurray and bee advisory (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our website, participate in webinars such as Conversations That Matter, or otherwise engage with our services.

We act as a Data Controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Information We Collect

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

• Identity and Contact Data: name, email address, phone number, organisation, job title (e.g. when you register for a webinar or contact us).

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data (via cookies or analytics).

• Communication Data: records of communications between you and us.

• Event Data: details you provide during registration and participation in our webinars or events.

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2. How We Use Your Data

We will only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR. We may use your data to:

• Provide services: register you for webinars and events, send joining details, and manage attendance. (Contractual necessity)

• Communicate with you: respond to enquiries, send follow-up materials, or provide information you’ve requested. (Legitimate interests / Consent)

• Marketing: send updates about Conversations That Matter or related Bee Advisory services, if you’ve opted in. (Consent / Legitimate interests, in line with PECR)

• Improve our website: using analytics to understand traffic and improve user experience. (Legitimate interests)

• Legal obligations: comply with law, regulation, or protect our rights. (Legal obligation)

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3. Sharing Your Data

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

• Service providers (e.g., webinar platforms, email service providers, IT support) who process data on our behalf.

• Regulators or authorities if required by law.

• Event partners/speakers, but only with your consent.

All service providers are bound by data protection obligations consistent with UK GDPR.

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4. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK (e.g. where a webinar platform is hosted internationally), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses.

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5. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy:

• Event/webinar registration data: retained for up to 12 months after the event.

• Marketing data: until you opt out or withdraw consent.

• Technical and analytics data: as per cookie retention periods.

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6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse usage. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

You can manage your preferences in your browser settings.

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7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

• Restrict or object to processing of your data.

• Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us (details below). You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

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8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Bee Advisory
Email: Rebecca@bee-advisory.co
Website: https://www.bee-advisory.co/