Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2023

This privacy policy explains how ABCAP (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you visit and use our directory website located at abcap.org.uk (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. Please take a moment to read this privacy policy carefully.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our Site:

a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other identifying information when you submit it voluntarily through forms on our Site.

b. User-Generated Content: Information you provide when submitting listings, reviews, comments, or other user-generated content on our Site, including text, images, and any other content you choose to share.

c. Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. We may also collect information about your activity on the Site, such as the date and time of your visits and the pages you visit.

d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behaviour on our Site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a. Directory Services: To provide you with directory services and to display information about businesses, products, or services on our Site based on your search criteria.

b. Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials if you have subscribed to receive them.

c. Improving Our Services: To analyse user behaviour, track trends, and improve the functionality and performance of our Site.

d. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including tax and financial reporting requirements.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following entities:

a. Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners, such as advertisers and service providers, to enhance our services or for marketing purposes.

b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

c. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with various functions, such as website hosting, data analysis, and marketing. These providers may have access to your personal information.

4. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

a. Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request that it be corrected or deleted if inaccurate.

b. Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails.

5. Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us. at:

By using our Site, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy. If you do not agree with any part of this privacy policy, please do not use our Site.