Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 14.3.2025

Thank you for choosing Networking Clout (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.networkingclout.com (the "Website") or engage with our services ("Services").

If you have any questions, please contact us at:

📧 Email: info@networkingclout.com

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect and process different types of personal data depending on how you interact with our Website and Services.

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when:

Signing up for newsletters, contacting us, or using forms on the Website.
Purchasing products or services.
Requesting customer support.

The data we may collect includes:

✔️ Name, email, phone number
✔️ Billing & shipping addresses
✔️ Account credentials (if applicable)

1.2 Payment Information

If you make purchases, we collect the necessary payment details to process transactions. However, we do not store or process payments directly. Payments are handled by our third-party payment processor [Insert Payment Provider] in accordance with their security standards.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

✔️ IP address & device type
✔️ Browser type & operating system
✔️ Website usage & interaction data

This helps us analyse trends, improve our Services, and enhance security.

1.4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalise your experience and analyse website performance. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

We process personal data based on legitimate business interests, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or your consent.

Specifically, we use it to:

✅ Provide and manage our Services.
✅ Process transactions and fulfil orders.
✅ Improve website functionality and user experience.
✅ Send important updates, promotions, or marketing communications (you can opt out anytime).
✅ Respond to customer support queries.
✅ Comply with legal obligations.

3. Will Your Information Be Shared?

We do not sell or trade personal data. However, we may share it in the following cases:

3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, payment processing) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.

3.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or regulatory authorities.

3.3 Business Transfers

In case of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

4. How Do We Store & Protect Your Data?

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data, including:

🔒 Encryption & secure servers
🔒 Access controls & authentication
🔒 Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials.

5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for legal, contractual, and operational purposes. Typically:

📌 Account & transaction data – Retained for up to 6 years (for legal & tax purposes).
📌 Marketing data – Retained until you opt out.
📌 Analytics data – Retained for 2 years unless required longer for security.

Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise your data.

6. Your Privacy Rights (UK & GDPR Users)

Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data:

✔️ Access – Request a copy of your data.
✔️ Correction – Request correction of inaccurate information.
✔️ Deletion – Request deletion of your data.
✔️ Objection – Object to certain data processing.
✔️ Data Portability – Request transfer of your data.

To exercise your rights, email us at info@networkingclout.com.

If you believe your data has been misused, you can file a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

🔗 https://ico.org.uk/

7. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., social media, external resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.

8. Cookies & Tracking Preferences

You can control cookie settings in:

Browser Settings – Adjust your preferences.
Our Cookie Consent Banner – Manage preferences upon visiting the site.

For details, visit our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Breaches

If a data breach occurs that risks your personal data, we will:

✔️ Notify affected users as soon as possible.
✔️ Report the breach to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within 72 hours, if legally required.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any material changes will be communicated via our Website or email. The latest version will always be publicly available.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, contact us at: