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Our Privacy Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy

This privacy policy explains how this website ("the Website" uses and protects any information you provide while using it.

We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected. Any information you provide will only be used in accordance with this policy.

We may update this policy from time to time. You should review this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes.

Who We Are

Our website address is:
https://businessofcreativity.com

What We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name
  • Contact information, including email address
  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

How We Use Your Information

We collect this information to understand your needs and improve our services, including:

  • Internal record keeping
  • Improving our products and services
  • Sending promotional emails about new products, special offers, or relevant updates
  • Conducting market research via email, phone, or post
  • Customising the website based on your interests

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Data shown in the comments form
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent string (for spam detection)

An anonymised hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to check for a profile image.
Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Once approved, your profile image may be visible publicly alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors may download and extract location data from uploaded images.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content such as videos or images. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly.

These third-party sites may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Track your interaction with the content

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

We use HubSpot tracking to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience.

HubSpot may collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Links clicked
  • Time spent on pages

This data is anonymised and aggregated.

HubSpot privacy policy:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you register interest, your data and related metadata may be retained indefinitely for contact management.

For course participants:

  • Your data is stored via Thinkific in accordance with their privacy policy
  • We also store profile information internally
  • Administrators can view and edit this data

Your Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data

This does not include data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor enquiries and form submissions are processed through reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spam and abuse.

Controlling Your Personal Information

You can control your personal data in the following ways:

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal data unless required by law or with your permission.

You may request a copy of your personal data under applicable data protection laws by contacting us at the email above.

If any information we hold is incorrect, we will correct it promptly upon request.

Security

We are committed to keeping your information secure. We use appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to protect your data.

For any queries, contact:
willem@thegaragesoho.london

Cookie Policy

Your privacy is important to us. We aim to provide a secure and transparent browsing experience.

Cookies

This website uses cookies.

Strictly necessary cookies may be stored without consent. All other cookies require your permission.

Cookies may be set by third-party services on our website.

Your consent applies to:
businessofcreativity.com

If you edit or publish content, a temporary cookie may be stored to track the article ID. This expires after one day.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies help improve your experience by:

  • Personalising content

  • Enabling social media features

  • Analysing traffic

We may share usage data with analytics and advertising partners, who may combine it with other data you have provided.

Cookies allow us to:

  • Understand website usage

  • Improve functionality

  • Tailor content to your preferences

Types of Cookies We Use

Traffic Cookies
Used to analyse website traffic and improve performance.

Comment Cookies
Store your name and email for convenience. These last for one year.

Login Cookies

  • Temporary cookie to test browser compatibility

  • Login cookies last for two days

  • “Remember Me” extends login to two weeks

  • Screen preference cookies last one year

Managing Cookies

You can accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.

Declining cookies may limit website functionality.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the Cookie Declaration on our website.