Talking Business respects the privacy of its readers, subscribers and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect personal information when you use Talking Business.
Talking Business is an independent media publication owned and operated by Relevant Media (World Interactive LLC). Relevant Media is responsible for the personal information collected through Talking Business.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including your name, email address and any information you choose to provide when you:
- subscribe to a newsletter;
- contact Talking Business;
- submit a story, press release or other material;
- contact our editorial or advertising teams; or
- otherwise communicate with us.
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the website, including your IP address, browser and device information, approximate location, referring website, pages viewed and interactions with the website.
How We Use Information
We may use information we collect to:
- operate, maintain and improve Talking Business;
- provide content and services requested by our readers;
- deliver newsletters and other communications you have requested;
- respond to questions, submissions and correspondence;
- understand how readers use the website;
- measure website, content and advertising performance;
- protect the security and integrity of Talking Business;
- prevent fraud, misuse and other unlawful activity;
- comply with applicable legal requirements; and
- establish, exercise or defend our legal rights.
Where required by applicable law, we process personal information on an appropriate legal basis, which may include your consent, our legitimate interests, performance of a contract or compliance with a legal obligation.
Newsletters & Email Communications
If you subscribe to a Talking Business newsletter or other email communication, we will use your information to provide the communications you requested.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
We may use third-party providers to manage subscriptions and deliver email communications on our behalf.
Analytics & Advertising
We may use analytics services to understand how people discover and use Talking Business and to help us improve the website and our content.
Talking Business may also work with advertising providers that use cookies and similar technologies to deliver, measure and improve advertising.
Depending on your location and the technologies being used, you may be given choices about the use of information for analytics or advertising purposes.
For more information about cookies and similar technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Sharing Information
We may share personal information with trusted service providers that help us operate Talking Business, including providers of website hosting, analytics, email delivery, advertising, security and other technology services.
These providers may process information on our behalf in connection with the services they provide.
We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to:
- comply with applicable law or a lawful request;
- protect our rights, property or security;
- investigate suspected fraud or misuse;
- protect our readers or other people; or
- facilitate a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing or sale of all or part of our business or assets.
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
International Data Transfers
Talking Business operates online and may use service providers located in different countries.
As a result, personal information may be processed or stored outside the country in which you live.
Where applicable law requires additional safeguards for international transfers of personal information, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to meet applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, security and operational requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and why we hold it.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information under our control.
However, no website, electronic communication or method of storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These may include the right to:
- request access to personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of certain personal information;
- request restriction of certain processing;
- object to certain uses of your information;
- receive certain information in a portable format;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
- opt out of certain uses of personal information where applicable.
These rights are subject to applicable law and may not apply in every circumstance.
To exercise a privacy right, contact us. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
You may also have the right to make a complaint to the relevant privacy or data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
Children’s Privacy
Talking Business is intended for a general business audience and is not directed specifically at children.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children where parental or guardian consent would be required under applicable law.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child contrary to applicable requirements, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Third-Party Websites
Talking Business contains links to websites and services operated by third parties.
This Privacy Policy applies to Talking Business and does not govern how third-party organisations collect or use information. We encourage readers to review the privacy policies of third-party services they choose to use.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to Talking Business, the technologies and services we use, our business practices or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on this page.
Last updated: August 2026
