Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 February 2026

This privacy notice explains how Canford Media Group, including its affiliated brands such as BontoBuzz and other media platforms (collectively, the “Group”, “we”, “us”, “our”), processes your personal data (“you”, “your”) when you use our website, content, or services.

Accessibility: If you are having any difficulty accessing this privacy notice or our services, please contact us at office@bontobuzz.com.

You can exercise certain rights regarding your personal data as described in the Your Data Privacy Rights section below. Users in the United Kingdom, European Economic Area (EEA), and other jurisdictions may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws.

The Group is the controller of your personal data.

1. Purpose of this privacy notice

This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, content, and services.

It is important that you read this privacy notice together with any other notices we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing your personal data.

2. Who does this privacy notice apply to?

2.1 This notice applies to:

  • Users of our website and content
  • Individuals who contact us via email or forms
  • Users who engage with our content across platforms

2.2 This notice applies whether you are acting in a personal capacity or on behalf of an organisation.

3. What types of information do we collect?

3.1 Personal data refers to any information that identifies you.

3.2 We may collect the following categories:

Personal identifiers

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Online identifiers

Device information

  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system

Usage data

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Clicks and interactions

Marketing & analytics data

  • Preferences
  • Engagement with content
  • Advertising interactions

3.3 We collect this data to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Deliver relevant content and advertising
  • Ensure security and performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

3.4 Some data is provided directly by you, while other data is collected automatically.

4. Data accuracy

We rely on you to ensure your personal data is accurate and up to date. Please notify us of any changes.

5. Sharing your information

We may share your data where necessary with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, advertising)
  • Group companies within Canford Media Group
  • Legal authorities where required
  • Third parties where you have given consent

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Sources of data

We obtain data from:

  • You directly
  • Your device (via cookies and tracking)
  • Third-party partners (where applicable)
  • Publicly available sources

7. Advertising & targeted content

We may use advertising partners such as Google to display relevant ads.

These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Serve personalised advertisements
  • Measure performance
  • Analyse user behaviour

You can manage advertising preferences via your browser or device settings.

8. Third-party services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites and platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Third parties may collect data such as interactions, preferences, and engagement with content.

9. How long is your information kept?

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.

Typically, data may be retained for up to 6 years, unless a shorter or longer period is required by law or operational needs.

10. How do we secure your information?

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

11. Where is your information processed?

Your data may be processed in the UK, EEA, or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Children

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

13. Opt-out

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

  • Clicking unsubscribe links
  • Contacting us directly

14. Updates

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

15. Your data privacy rights

If you are based in the UK or EEA, you have rights including:

  • Access to your data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure of your data
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@bontobuzz.com

16. Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy notice or your data, please contact: