Last Updated: 15th July, 2025
BNI Global Power Team (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit our website bniglobalpowerteam.com, and informs you of your privacy rights under applicable data protection laws, including the UK Data Protection Act 2018, EU GDPR, and where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Who We Are
We are a business networking group affiliated with BNI (Business Network International), operating independently as the Global Power Team. You can contact us about this policy via our contact form.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of data:
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Identity Data – name, title, business name
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Contact Data – email address, phone number
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Technical Data – IP address, browser type/version, time zone, and device information (collected via cookies and analytics tools)
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Usage Data – information about how you use our website
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health, political opinions) or data from children.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We use the following methods:
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Direct interactions – when you fill out our contact form or communicate with us directly.
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Automated technologies – such as cookies, server logs, and third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Third parties – including platforms that refer you to our site (e.g., BNI.com or related sites).
4. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent – when you voluntarily provide data (e.g., through a form)
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Legitimate Interest – to run and grow our networking group, communicate with interested parties, and improve our services
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Legal Obligation – where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
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Respond to your enquiries
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Provide updates about BNI Global Power Team events or opportunities
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Improve our website, services, and communications
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Ensure security and functionality of the website
We will not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it with:
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Trusted service providers – such as website hosts or email platforms
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BNI-affiliated partners – only if relevant to your enquiry and with your consent
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Legal authorities – if required to comply with law or protect our rights
All processors are subject to data protection obligations consistent with this policy.
7. International Data Transfers
We may process or store your data outside the UK or EEA (e.g., when using US-based services). When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU/UK
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Service providers certified under frameworks such as the UK-US Data Bridge or EU-US Data Privacy Framework, where applicable
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements. Typically, this means:
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Contact form data: retained for up to 12 months
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Analytics data: anonymised and retained for up to 24 months
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your personal data
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Object to or restrict our processing
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Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
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Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
UK and EU residents can contact the ICO (UK) or your national data protection authority.
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to request disclosure or deletion of data collected.
To exercise any of your rights, please email us via our contact form.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
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Analyse website traffic and performance
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Improve user experience
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Remember your preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or by using our cookie banner (if implemented). For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting personal data.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Material changes will be clearly communicated.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions or concerns, email us via our contact form.
