Last updated: April 2026 — James Whitfield, Big Blue Guide

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At Big Blue Guide, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website, bigblueguide.com.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other personal data you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for our newsletter.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and referring/exit pages.
• Cookie Data: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and used to remember your preferences and browsing history.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Improving User Experience: We use the data we collect to improve and customize the content and features of bigblueguide.com.
• Communicating with You: We may use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, send you newsletters, or provide you with updates about our website and services.
• Compliance and Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, as well as to protect our rights and the rights of our users.

Third-Party Links and Analytics

bigblueguide.com may contain links to third-party websites or services. These third parties may have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external websites. We also use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how users interact with our website.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding the personal information we collect and store. These rights include:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Retention and Security

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security and confidentiality of your personal information.

GDPR and CCPA Compliance

As a website serving users in the United Kingdom and European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Additionally, as a website serving users in California, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you have any questions or concerns about our compliance with these regulations, please contact us.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the responsible person, James Whitfield, at:

James Whitfield
Big Blue Guide
123 Main Street
London, UK 12345
Email: james@bigblueguide.com

We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.