Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Introduction

Bedford Intelligence ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit BedfordIntelligence.co.uk, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable UK privacy laws.

Who We Are

Bedford Intelligence is an independent business intelligence publication covering developments, opportunities and economic trends affecting Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Email: editor@bedfordintelligence.co.uk

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Information submitted through contact forms
Information provided when subscribing to our newsletter

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Referring website information

This information is collected through website analytics and cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Send newsletters and updates you have requested
Respond to enquiries
Improve our website and content
Monitor website performance and usage
Comply with legal obligations

We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis for doing so.

Lawful Basis for Processing

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

Consent

When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide consent for us to send you email communications.

Legitimate Interests

We may process certain information to operate, improve and secure our website and services.

Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you:

Bedford Intelligence newsletters
Updates regarding developments we cover
Information about new reports and publications

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly.

Email Marketing Providers

We use third-party email marketing providers (such as GetResponse) to manage newsletter subscriptions and email communications.

Your information may be processed by these providers in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website and delivering services, including:

Website hosting providers
Email marketing providers
Analytics providers

We only share information where necessary and appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your information may be retained for a reasonable period to maintain suppression records and comply with legal requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

For more information, visit:

https://ico.org.uk

Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your information is handled, please contact:

Editor
Bedford Intelligence