BCC Connect Ltd trading as Salons Connect
Last updated: 14/09/2025
This Privacy Policy sets out the basis upon which BCC Connect Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”),
trading as Salons Connect, will collect, use, store, and otherwise process
your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals
and complying with our obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK
GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all other applicable data protection and privacy
legislation.
BCC Connect Ltd
Trading as Salons Connect
Registered office: Unit 5, Orion Park, Orion Way, Kettering, Northants, NN15 6PP
Telephone: 02031374937
Company Number: 16560796
Email: connect@salons-connect.com
We collect and process personal data only where there is a lawful basis for doing so.
These bases may include:
• Contractual necessity: where processing is required in order to perform our
contract with you (e.g. event registration, membership services, or subscriptions).
• Consent: where you have provided your explicit consent to receive marketing
communications.
• Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary for the operation and
improvement of our services, provided such interests are not overridden by your
rights.
• Legal obligations: where we are required to comply with applicable laws and
regulations.
2.1 Memberships and Subscriptions
If you subscribe to any of our services or membership offerings, we are contractually
obliged to process your personal data to deliver content, manage renewals, and provide
customer support.
2.2 Events
Where you register for an event organised by BCC Connect Ltd, we are contractually
required to process your personal data for the purposes of event administration, including
(without limitation) issuing entry passes, sending event-related information, and facilitating
your participation.
2.3 Competitions and Promotions
Where you participate in competitions or promotions, we are contractually required to
process your data in order to administer entries, communicate with participants, and
distribute prizes.
3. Disclosure of Information
We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes
without your explicit consent. However, we may disclose personal data:
3.1 Service providers: to trusted third parties engaged by us to perform functions on our
behalf, including (without limitation) IT services, payment processing, event registration
platforms, subscription fulfilment, and email distribution.
3.2 Business partners: where necessary for the provision of services, including
competition sponsors or event partners, in which case the use of your data will be limited
to the specific purpose notified at the point of collection.
3.3 Regulatory authorities: where disclosure is required by law, regulation, or court order.
3.4 Corporate transactions: in the event that BCC Connect Ltd is acquired by, merged
with, or transfers assets to another entity, in which case personal data may be transferred
as part of the business assets.
3.5 Auditors and compliance bodies: for verification purposes (for example, event
attendance audits). Any such disclosures will be made subject to appropriate contractual
safeguards.
4. Data Storage and Retention
We ensure that all personal data is stored securely, whether held by us or by our
appointed data processors.
We will retain personal data for no longer than three (3) years from the date of collection
unless:
• You renew your subscription to any of our services;
• A longer retention period is required by law or regulation; or
• You exercise your right to erasure prior to that time.
5. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic
Area, we will ensure that such transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards as required by
applicable law, including (where applicable) the use of UK-approved Standard Contractual
Clauses
6. Cookies
Our websites use cookies and similar technologies for the purposes of identifying users,
facilitating navigation, and improving the user experience. Cookies may also be used for
analytical purposes to help us better understand website traffic and usage patterns.
You may refuse the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please note,
however, that certain functionality may be impaired if cookies are disabled.
7. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under UK GDPR:
• The right to access your personal data;
• The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• The right to erasure of your data (subject to legal or contractual limitations);
• The right to restrict or object to processing;
• The right to data portability;
• The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
Requests to exercise these rights should be made in writing. We may require verification of your identity prior to acting on any request.
8. Accuracy of Information
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal data we hold is accurate and
kept up to date. You are responsible for informing us of any changes to your personal
details.
9. Complaints
If you have concerns regarding our use of your personal data, you may contact us using
the details above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s
Office (“ICO”):
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
10. Amendments
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted
on our website and will take effect immediately upon publication, unless otherwise stated.
