Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction
Welcome to Budding Social. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.Who

We Are
‍Business Name: Budding Social

Contact Email: aidan@buddingsocial.co.uk

Information We Collect
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‍Personal Data We May Collect:
‍Identity Data: Name, username or similar identifier
‍Contact Data: Email address, business address, telephone numbers
‍Business Data: Information about your business for service provision
‍Technical Data: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform
‍Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services
‍Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us

How We Collect Your Personal Data:
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When you fill out contact forms on our website
When you sign up for our newsletter
When you request a service or make a purchase
When you engage with us on social media
When you participate in surveys or provide feedback
Through cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information
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We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to.
Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:
To provide and maintain our servicesTo notify you about changes to our services
To provide customer supportTo gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our services
To monitor the usage of our servicesTo detect, prevent and address technical issues
To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other services and events
Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
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Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
‍Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party
‍Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party

Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.Your Data Protection Rights Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
‍Right to access - You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
‍Right to rectification - You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
‍Right to erasure - You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
‍Right to restrict processing - You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
‍Right to object to processing - You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
‍Right to data portability - You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Third-Party Links
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Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: aidan@buddingsocial.co.uk

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

frequently asked questions

If you have any further questions feel free to email us at aidan@buddingsocial.co.uk and we will be happy to help!

How is Budding Social different from other social media agencies?

We combine youth-driven digital intuition with solid business connections and a goal-based approach that recognises what works for one business won't work for another. We don't just manage platforms; we craft strategies uniquely tailored to your specific business objectives and audience behaviors.

I've tried digital marketing before with disappointing results. Why would this be any different?

Most businesses fail because they implement generic approaches without strategic purpose. Our method focuses on building a psychological buyer journey that systematically builds trust, demonstrates expertise, and drives sales for your unique business model.

How quickly can I expect to see results?

While every business is unique, clients typically see significant engagement improvements within 30 days, with revenue impact beginning around 60-90 days once we've established your content strategy and built momentum.

Who do you work with?

We work with established UK businesses ready to scale through strategic digital marketing. If you're not quite ready for full management services, our strategy package provides the expert guidance you need to implement effective systems yourself.

How do you create packages for your clients?

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Each service package is custom-designed after thoroughly understanding your business goals, audience, and unique market position. This bespoke approach ensures you're investing only in what will drive meaningful results for your specific situation.

ready for stress free results?

All you need to do is let us know your goals, which services you may be interested in and we will handle the rest. No stress, no overwhelm, just results that matter.

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