Last Updated: 28/04/2026
Effective Date: 28/04/2026
Data Controller: Go Marketing School
Contact Email: info@go-marketingschool.com
Physical Address: Office 7, 35-37 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JN
- Introduction
Go Marketing School (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to
protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use,
disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit
www.go-marketingschool.com (the “Forum”) or register for an account.
We comply with:
● UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
● CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by CPRA) - What Personal Data We Collect
Category Examples
Identity Data Username, display name
Contact Data Email address
Technical Data IP address, browser type, device information,
operating system
Usage Data Posts, comments, messages, likes, forum activity
timestamps
Profile Data Avatar, bio, profile settings, preferences - How We Collect Your Data
● Direct interactions: When you register, post, or contact us.
● Automated technologies: Cookies, log files, and analytics tools.
● Third parties: Forum software analytics (e.g., phpBB, XenForo, Discourse, or
similar). - Legal Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)
Processing Activity Legal Basis (Article 6)
Account creation and login Contract (6(1)(b))
Posting content and forum moderation Legitimate interests (6(1)(f)) – safe
community
Email notifications (password reset, sale
notice)
Legitimate interests or Contract
Marketing emails Consent (6(1)(a)) – opt-in required
Cookies for analytics and preferences Consent (6(1)(a))
Transfer of data in a business sale Legitimate interests (6(1)(f)) – business
transfer, with opt-out - How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data to:
● Create and manage your forum account.
● Display your posts and activity to other users.
● Moderate content and enforce forum rules.
● Notify you about account changes, security updates, or potential sale of the
Forum.
● Improve the Forum’s functionality and user experience.
● Comply with legal obligations. - Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may share your data with:
Recipient Reason
Forum software provider To operate and maintain the Forum
Hosting provider To store forum data securely
Analytics provider To understand user behaviour
Law enforcement If required by law or to protect legal rights
New owner (in a sale) See Section 7 below - Business Transfers (Sale of the Forum)
Important: Go Marketing School may sell, merge, or transfer all or part of its
business or assets to a third party.
● What happens: If we sell the Forum, your personal data (username, email,
posts, profile information, and activity logs) may be transferred to the new
owner as part of that transaction.
● Our legal basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of UK GDPR) –
specifically, our interest in operating a sustainable business that can be
transferred to new ownership.
● Your right to object: You have the right to object to this processing at any
time.
● Before a sale: We will notify you via email and a prominent site-wide notice at
least 30 days before any transfer. The notice will include clear instructions on
how to delete your account and opt out of the data transfer.
● If you do nothing: Your account and data will transfer to the new owner, who
must honour this Privacy Policy until they provide at least 30 days’ notice of
any changes. - Data Retention
Type of Data Retention Period
Active account data As long as your account exists
Deleted account personal data Erased within 30 days
Anonymised posts (username removed) May remain indefinitely for forum archive
integrity
IP logs (security incidents only) Up to 1 year
Inactive accounts (no login for 2 years) Warning email sent, then deleted after 30
days - Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the following rights at no cost:
Right Description
Right to access Request a copy of all personal data we
hold about you.
Right to rectification Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten) Request deletion of your account and
personal data.
Right to restrict processing Limit how we use your data while a
complaint is resolved.
Right to data portability Receive your data in a machine-readable
format (JSON/CSV).
Right to object Object to processing based on legitimate
interests (e.g., business transfer,
analytics).
Right to withdraw consent Withdraw any consent you gave (e.g.,
marketing emails, cookies).
To exercise any right: Email info@go-marketingschool.com. We will respond within
30 days. Identity verification may be required. - Your Rights (CCPA – California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
Right Description
Right to know Request details about personal data
collected, used, disclosed, or sold.
Right to delete Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to opt out of sale Opt out of the “sale” of your personal
data. Under CCPA, transferring data in a
business sale may be considered a “sale.”
Right to non-discrimination We will not deny services, charge
different prices, or provide a different
level of service for exercising your rights.
To opt out of a future sale (e.g., forum transfer): Email
info@go-marketingschool.com with “CCPA OPT-OUT” in the subject line, or delete
your account before any announced sale.
To exercise any CCPA right: Email info@go-marketingschool.com or write to Office 7,
35-37 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JN. We will respond within 45 days. - Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures including encryption, access controls,
and regular backups. In the event of a personal data breach likely to result in a risk to
your rights, we will notify affected users and the ICO within 72 hours (GDPR) or
without unreasonable delay (CCPA). - International Data Transfers
Your data is stored on servers located within the United Kingdom or European
Economic Area (EEA) . If transferred outside the UK/EEA (e.g., to a non-UK buyer in a
sale), we will ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses
(SCCs). - Children’s Privacy
The Forum is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data
from children under 16. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately. - Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes (e.g., new data uses, sale of the
Forum) will be notified via:
● Site-wide banner for at least 30 days
● Email to registered users
Continued use after the effective date means acceptance. - Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s
Office (ICO) :
https://ico.org.uk | Telephone: 0303 123 1113 - Contact Us
For all privacy requests, GDPR/CCPA inquiries, or account deletion requests:
● Email: info@go-marketingschool.com
● Mail: Office 7, 35-37 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JN