World Business Stars Magazine
Effective Date: July 23, 2025
Last Updated: July 23, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to World Business Stars Magazine ("we", "us", or "our"). We are a UK-based Financial and Business Publication committed to protecting your personal data and complying with global privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other international privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with us, or use our services.

2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- All visitors to our website and digital platforms
- Subscribers to our magazine (digital or print)
- Participants in events, webinars, and promotional campaigns
- All other interactions with World Business Stars Magazine across the globe

3. What Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
- Job title, company name, industry
- Account or subscription information
- Survey responses, customer support interactions, and submitted content

b. Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Pages visited, referring URLs, time spent, and interaction data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)

c. Third-Party Information:
- Public profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)
- Data from advertising or analytics providers
- Social media interactions and sign-ins

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to content, products, and services
- Manage subscriptions, accounts, and billing
- Deliver newsletters, announcements, and marketing communications (where permitted)
- Customize and improve user experience
- Conduct analytics and research
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud, enforce policies, and ensure platform security

Legal Bases for Processing: Consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legal compliance
- Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, marketing, fraud prevention)

5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email distribution, customer service)
- Advertisers and marketing partners (with your consent or anonymized)
- Affiliates or business partners
- Law enforcement or government bodies when required
- Successors in corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions, etc.)
We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Data Transfers
We operate globally and may transfer your data outside your home country. We ensure protection through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
- Other approved legal mechanisms under applicable law

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Request deletion or restrict processing
- Object to certain uses of your data
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact privacy@wbsmag.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze site traffic and performance
- Deliver targeted content and advertising
You can control cookies via browser settings or cookie consent banners. For more, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to:
- Protect against unauthorized access or disclosure
- Safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data
Measures include encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection, and role-based access.

11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately.

12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant updates via our website or email. Continued use after updates signifies your acceptance.

14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Registered Office:
World Business Stars Magazine Limited
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom - WC2H 9JQ. 📧 Email: info@wbsmag.com 🌐 Website: www.wbsmag.com 📞 Phone: ‪+44 74 4696 4066‬
Registered & Operational Office – India
World Business Stars Magazine
27th Main , 13th Cross , HSR Layout, Sector 1, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
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