1. Who We Are

Agbeke Talks is operated by Dolapo Aboderin-Iyiola, a business consultant, content creator, and entrepreneur based in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Our website address is: https://agbeketalks.com

For any privacy-related queries, please contact us at: hello@agbeketalks.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you use our website:

• Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter via Mailchimp)
• Name, email, phone number, and business details (when you submit a contact or application form)
• IP address and browser information (collected automatically via cookies)
• Usage data such as pages visited and time spent on site (via analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you newsletters, business updates, and community content (with your consent)
• To respond to your enquiries and booking requests
• To process marketplace vendor applications
• To improve our website and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations under UK law

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a form
• Legitimate interests: to improve our services and communicate with existing contacts
• Contract: when processing bookings or vendor applications

5. Newsletter and Email Marketing

We use Mailchimp to manage our email newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address and name are stored by Mailchimp in accordance with their privacy policy. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send you.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function
• Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing cookies: if you have consented, to show relevant content

You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

7. Third Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Mailchimp (email marketing)
• WordPress and Hostinger (website hosting)
• Google Analytics (website analytics, if enabled)
• Google AdSense (advertising, if applicable)

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing: request we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: request your data in a portable format
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: at any time, without affecting prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hello@agbeketalks.com

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: hello@agbeketalks.com
• Instagram: @agbeketalks
• Website: agbeketalks.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk