Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how People Management Forum ("we," "us," "our," or the "Website") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website at peoplemanagementforum.co.uk, including all related pages, subdomains, and associated services (collectively, the "Website").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our Website. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and telephone number (when voluntarily provided through contact forms or subscriptions)
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and time spent on pages
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including clicks, searches, and content preferences
- Device Information: Device type, unique identifiers, and mobile network information
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: Understanding Website traffic, user behaviour, and performance metrics
- Affiliate Tracking: Monitoring affiliate referrals, commissions, and performance for betting and gambling partners (e.g., Ladbrokes)
- Site Improvement: Enhancing user experience, optimising content, and improving Website functionality
- Marketing: Sending newsletters and promotional content (where you have opted in)
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and protecting against fraud or abuse
- Customer Support: Responding to inquiries and providing assistance
3. Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Website.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality and security
- Analytical Cookies: Track usage patterns and Website performance (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner betting sites (Ladbrokes and other gambling affiliates)
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external partners and advertisers
Cookie Opt-Out Options:
- You can control cookies through your browser settings and refuse non-essential cookies
- Most browsers allow you to delete existing cookies and prevent future cookies
- Opting out of analytical or marketing cookies may affect Website functionality and personalisation
- You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
4. Third-Party Links
Our Website contains affiliate links and references to third-party websites, including betting sites such as Ladbrokes and other gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites.
Important Disclaimer:
- Third-party websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies
- We do not control how these partners collect, use, or protect your information
- You should review the privacy policy of any third-party site before providing personal information
- We may earn affiliate commissions when you click through to partner sites, but this does not affect our independence
5. Your Rights
Under UK and EU GDPR (where applicable):
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Right to Rectification: You may correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may limit how we use your information
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: You may object to marketing communications and certain processing activities
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
For US Users (CCPA/CPRA): You have rights to access, delete, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information, where applicable.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Contact Information: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for accounting and commission purposes (typically 7 years)
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
- Cookie Data: Duration specified in individual cookie settings (typically 1-2 years)
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@peoplemanagementforum.co.uk
Website: peoplemanagementforum.co.uk
We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom.
Disclaimer: This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. Gambling and betting are restricted in many jurisdictions. We encourage responsible gambling and compliance with local laws.