Last updated: 20 August 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how The Women’s Health Club Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our websites, directory, digital magazine, and related services.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we use your data, you can complain to us directly or to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Who We Are
The Women’s Health Club Ltd
Company number: 16546454
Registered office: 3 Fabrica, 269 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M4 7DB
Email: [email protected]
We are the Data Controller for your personal data.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process:
Contact details (name, email, phone number, address, postcode)
Business details (company name, service descriptions, website, social media links)
Membership and billing information
Content submitted for publication (articles, images, directory)
Technical information (IP address, browser type, cookies, analytics data)
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Provide access to our Services (directory, magazine, membership)
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Communicate with you about news, information and businesses that we promote and actively work with (newsletters, updates, offers, events, advertising)
Publish contributor content (with your permission)
Improve our website and services through analytics
Use your contact details (e.g. email address) to create custom or lookalike audiences on social media platforms (such as Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn) for targeted advertising campaigns. You can opt out of this at any time by contacting us.
Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:
Consent (e.g. newsletter sign-ups, permission to use your data for targeted advertising)
Contract (e.g. membership agreements)
Legitimate interest (improving services, preventing fraud, promoting our services to relevant audiences)
Legal obligation (record-keeping, tax compliance)
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
Service providers (payment processors, email platforms, hosting providers)
Social media platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) solely for the purpose of creating advertising audiences, in accordance with their own terms and privacy policies
Legal/regulatory authorities if required by law
Data Retention
We keep your data only for as long as necessary:
Membership and billing data: 6 years after contract ends
Newsletter and marketing data: until you unsubscribe or opt out
Contributor content: as long as it is published or until withdrawn
Your Rights
Under GDPR you have the right to:
Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict processing or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (including for marketing and social media advertising)
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]
Security
We use secure servers, encryption, and access controls to protect your personal data.
Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.