Privacy Policy
This policy explains how B2BInside collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information when you use our website, newsletters, events and publishing services.
- Who We Are
- Scope of This Policy
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- Legal Bases for Processing
- How We Share Information
- Cookies & Tracking
- International Data Transfers
- Data Retention
- Your Privacy Rights
- Notice for California Residents
- Data Security
- Children’s Privacy
- Third-Party Links
- Changes to This Policy
- Contact Us
1. Who We Are
B2BInside ([operated by / registered legal entity name], “B2BInside”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is an independent global media platform dedicated to B2B industries, trade and commerce. We publish industry news and analysis, distribute press releases and corporate announcements, host and list events, run newsletters, and operate a contributor programme for industry professionals.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, B2BInside is the data controller responsible for the personal information described in this policy. Our registered office is Level 12, Business Central Towers, Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with editorial desks in London and New York.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we process when you:
- visit or browse b2binside.com and related subdomains;
- subscribe to our newsletters or marketing communications;
- register as a contributor, author or member;
- submit a press release, PR or editorial contribution;
- register for, or enquire about, an event;
- enquire about advertising, partnerships or sponsorships; or
- otherwise contact or interact with us.
It does not apply to third-party websites, products or services that we link to but do not control (see section 14).
3. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in three main ways: information you provide directly, information we collect automatically, and information we receive from third parties.
3.1 Information you provide to us
- Identity & contact data — name, job title, employer/organisation, email address, telephone number, postal or business address, and country.
- Account & profile data — username, password, professional biography, photograph, social media handles and areas of expertise (for contributors, authors and members).
- Content you submit — press releases, articles, comments, media, event details and any other material you upload or send to us for publication or distribution.
- Event data — registration details and preferences for events you attend or enquire about.
- Commercial data — details relating to advertising, sponsorship, PR distribution or partnership enquiries.
- Communications — the content of, and metadata about, messages you send us by email, contact form or otherwise.
3.2 Information we collect automatically
- Usage data — pages viewed, articles read, links clicked, time spent, referring URLs and navigation paths.
- Device & technical data — IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, language settings and approximate location derived from IP.
- Cookies & similar technologies — as described in our Cookie Policy.
3.3 Information from third parties
- Analytics, advertising and social media platforms;
- Public sources and professional/business databases (for example, to verify a media contact or contributor);
- Partners, event co-hosts and PR clients who share attendee or contact information with a lawful basis to do so.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- operate, maintain and improve our website and services;
- publish and distribute editorial content, press releases and contributor articles;
- create and manage accounts and contributor profiles;
- send newsletters, service messages and (where permitted) marketing communications;
- manage event registrations and enquiries;
- respond to your questions and provide support;
- sell and deliver advertising and sponsorship, and measure its performance;
- understand how our content and services are used through analytics;
- protect against fraud, abuse and security threats; and
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Where data protection laws such as the EU/UK GDPR apply, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
| Legal basis | Typical examples |
|---|---|
| Consent | Sending marketing newsletters; setting non-essential cookies; processing you have specifically agreed to. You may withdraw consent at any time. |
| Contract | Managing your account, publishing content you submit, delivering an event or advertising service you requested. |
| Legitimate interests | Operating and securing our platform, analytics, direct communications with business contacts, and promoting our services — balanced against your rights. |
| Legal obligation | Complying with tax, accounting, and other legal or regulatory requirements. |
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers — hosting, email delivery, analytics, advertising technology, event management and IT support providers who process data on our behalf under confidentiality and data-protection obligations.
- Publication & distribution — where you submit content for publication, that content (and any author attribution you provide) is, by design, made public and may be indexed by search engines and syndicated to partners.
- Advertising & measurement partners — in accordance with your cookie choices and our Cookie Policy.
- Corporate transactions — in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing or sale of assets, subject to appropriate safeguards.
- Legal & safety — where required by law, court order or regulator, or to protect the rights, property or safety of B2BInside, our users or the public.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We and selected third parties use cookies and similar technologies to run the site, remember your preferences, measure audience engagement and (with consent where required) deliver relevant advertising. You can control these through our consent banner and your browser settings. Full details, including the categories of cookies we use and how to manage them, are set out in our Cookie Policy.
8. International Data Transfers
B2BInside operates globally, and your information may be transferred to, stored in, or accessed from countries other than your own — including the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and other locations where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have data-protection laws that differ from those in your country.
Where we transfer personal information out of the EEA, UK or Switzerland, we put appropriate safeguards in place, such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum where applicable), or transfer to countries recognised as providing an adequate level of protection.
9. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary by data type — for example, account data is kept while your account is active, published editorial content may be retained indefinitely as part of the public record, and marketing data is kept until you unsubscribe or object. When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and the applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Erase your information in certain circumstances;
- Restrict or object to certain processing, including direct marketing;
- Data portability — receive your information in a portable format;
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent; and
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@b2binside.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law and may need to verify your identity first.
11. Notice for California Residents
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA) gives you rights to know what personal information we collect, to request access to and deletion of that information, to correct inaccurate information, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising. We do not sell personal information for money. Where we “share” information for targeted advertising, you can opt out via our cookie banner or by contacting privacy@b2binside.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
12. Data Security
We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
13. Children's Privacy
Our platform is a professional B2B service intended for business users and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
14. Third-Party Links
Our website and content may contain links to third-party websites, advertisers and services that we do not operate or control. This policy does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of our services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
- Privacy enquiries:privacy@b2binside.com
- General enquiries:hello@b2binside.com
- Post: B2BInside, Level 12, Business Central Towers, Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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