Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 November 2025

1. Introduction

SME Bridge ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you use our services, including our website https://smebridge.co.uk/. We operate as a Freelance Recruiting Agency, connecting freelancers with businesses worldwide.

2. Information we collect

Personal information: name, email address, phone number, business name, portfolio links, CV, payment information. Automatically collected: IP address, device info, browsing behaviour, cookies and analytics data.

3. How we collect information

Contact forms, website registration, social media, advertising, Apollo, cookies, and emails.

4. How we use information

To match freelancers with clients, communicate updates, process payments, improve services, manage ads, comply with laws, and prevent misuse.

5. Legal basis (UK GDPR)

Consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interest, and legal obligation.

6. Third-party services

Google Ads, Google Analytics, Apollo, GoDaddy, Netlify, Stripe (future), PayPal (future).

7. Cookies

Used for functionality, analytics, advertising performance, and user experience.

8. International transfers

Handled under UK GDPR with safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions.

9. Data protection

Secure servers, encryption, access controls, PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. Data retained only as needed.

10. Your rights (UK GDPR)

Access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, withdraw consent. Contact info@smebridge.co.uk to exercise your rights.

11. Children's privacy

Not intended for users under 16.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of our services means acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

SME Bridge — Email: info@smebridge.co.uk — Website: https://smebridge.co.uk/