PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 12/10/2025
Effective Date: 12/10/2025
Welcome to Begin 2 Network ("we," "us," or "our").
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal
information when you use our website, mobile applications, and related
services (collectively, the "Services").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General
Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. WHO WE ARE
Data Controller:
Begin 2 Network
Owner: John Farey
Address: 15 Anson Close, Southam, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Email: john@begin2network.org.uk
Website: https://begin2network.org.uk
Phone: +44 7776 034656
We are responsible for determining how and why your personal data is
processed.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the following categories of information:
a. Information You Provide to Us
Name, email address, and contact information.
Account login details (username, password).
Profile information (bio, profile picture, social links, interests).
Posts, messages, photos, videos, or other content you share.
Payment details (if you purchase premium features or subscriptions).
Communication preferences and feedback.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Services, we automatically collect:
IP address, device type, browser, and operating system.
Log data, such as usage patterns, time spent, and interactions.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9).
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from:
Social media integrations (if you log in via Facebook, Google, etc.).
Payment processors (for subscription verification).
Advertising and analytics partners.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your personal data to:
Create and manage your account.
Provide, personalize, and improve our Services.
Enable communication and interaction between users.
Monitor and moderate user activity to maintain a safe community.
Send important notices, updates, and marketing communications (only if you
consent).
Process payments and manage subscriptions.
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
4. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
We process your data based on one or more of the following legal bases under
the UK GDPR:
Contract: To provide our Services as agreed with you.
Consent: When you voluntarily share information or opt into marketing.
Legal Obligation: To comply with UK laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our Services, maintain security, and
communicate with users.
5. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We only share your data when necessary, including with:
Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
Other users, if you post content or interact publicly on the platform.
Advertising partners, only with your consent and in compliance with UK privacy
laws.
We never sell your personal data.
6. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION
Your data is stored securely on servers located in the United Kingdom and/or
other countries that comply with UK data protection standards.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the
purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
You can request deletion of your account or personal data at any time (see
Section 10).
7. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your
data, including:
Encrypted connections (HTTPS, SSL).
Password hashing and access control.
Regular system updates and monitoring.
However, no online service can guarantee absolute security, and you share data
at your own risk.
8. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erase your data ("right to be forgotten").
Restrict or object to data processing.
Data portability (receive your data in a transferable format).
Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at john@begin2network.org.uk.
We will respond within one month, as required by law.
9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar tools to:
Keep you signed in.
Remember your preferences.
Analyse traffic and improve performance.
You can control cookie settings through your browser or via our cookie consent
banner.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
10. ACCOUNT DELETION AND DATA REMOVAL
You may delete your account at any time via your profile settings or by
contacting us.
Upon deletion, your data will be removed from active systems, though some logs
or backups may be retained for legal or security purposes.
11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Begin 2 Network is intended for users aged 16 and older.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
If we become aware that a child's data has been collected, we will delete it
promptly.
12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure it is protected through:
Adequacy decisions by the UK government, or
Standard contractual clauses approved under UK GDPR.
13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available at
https://begin2network.org.uk/privacy-policy with the updated "Last Updated"
date.
Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notice.
14. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy
or our data practices, please contact:
Begin 2 Network
Data Controller: John Farey
Address: 15 Anson Close, Southam, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Email: john@begin2network.org.uk
Phone: +44 7776 034656
Website: https://begin2network.org.uk
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may contact the Information
Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
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