Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 28 July 2025
A Burden Shared Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide when you interact with our services and website. It’s designed to help you make informed decisions when using our services.
1. About Us
A Burden Shared Limited provides Virtual Assistant (VA) and Online Business Management (OBM) services to clients across the UK and internationally.
Website: www.aburdenshared.co.uk
Email: becky@aburdenshared.co.uk
Registered Office: 37 Commercial Road, Poole, England, BH14 0HU
Company Number: 16450591
2. Definitions
“Site” refers to our website: www.aburdenshared.co.uk
“Service” refers to our VA and OBM offerings, newsletter, blog, and other tools available via the Site.
“You” refers to any individual using our Site or Services.
By accessing our Site or Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, and you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as described herein.
3. Information We Collect
We collect both Personal Information and Non-Personal Information in the following categories:
a. Usage Data
We automatically collect technical data about your interaction with the website, including:
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– Referring and exit pages
– IP address and ISP
– Date/time of access
– Site navigation and page views
– Geographic location
– Frequency and timing of visits
– Behavioural patterns (e.g. clicks, time on site)
Sources: Google Analytics and WordPress Analytics
Purpose: Deliver and optimise site content, improve security, detect threats, internal analysis.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests
b. Notification Data
If you sign up to our mailing list, we collect:
– Name and email address
– IP address and timestamp of signup
– Consent confirmation via double opt-in
Purpose: To send newsletters and updates
Legal basis: Consent
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.
c. Enquiry and Correspondence Data
If you contact us via form or email, we may collect:
– Name, job title, and organisation
– Contact details (email, phone)
– Message content and metadata
– Ongoing communications
Purpose: To respond to queries, manage client relationships, provide support
Legal basis: Legitimate interests and contractual necessity
d. Publication Data
You may voluntarily share content for publication on our Site (e.g., blog comments or testimonials).
Purpose: To support community engagement
Legal basis: Consent
4. How We Use and Share Information
We use personal information to communicate, provide services, respond to queries, send updates, and ensure compliance. We do not sell or rent your data. Trusted third parties may access your data to help us deliver services.
Non-personal data is used to improve our services, track usage trends, and customise the experience.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data:
– With your consent
– As necessary for contracts
– To comply with legal obligations
– To pursue our legitimate interests
– To protect our legal rights or the rights of others
6. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary. Typical retention:
– Contact and enquiry data: 2 to 10 years
– Newsletter signup data: Until unsubscribed
Longer retention may apply where legally required.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR and UK GDPR
As a UK or EEA resident, you have the right to:
– Access and correct your data
– Request deletion
– Object to/restrict processing
– Withdraw consent at any time
– Request data portability
– Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact becky@aburdenshared.co.uk.
8. Third-Party Links
We may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies before submitting any data.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be communicated via email or website notice. Please review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact:
Rebecca Benbow
Data Protection Officer
Email: becky@aburdenshared.co.uk
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