Business TV Channel - Privacy Policy

The Business TV Channel
(Operated by Go Ranks Ltd)

Last updated: 01/01/2026

1. Who We Are

The Business TV Channel (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a media and digital content platform operated by Go Ranks Ltd. We create and distribute business-related video content, news, interviews, and promotional media across platforms including our website, YouTube, social media, and live events.

We are the data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

📧 Contact: info@businesstvchannel.com

2. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains:

What personal data we collect
How we use it
How media content is handled
Your rights and control over your data

3. The Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business/company details
Social media profiles
Information submitted via forms or bookings

b) Media & Content Data

Video recordings
Photographs
Audio recordings
Interviews and testimonials
Event footage

c) Technical Data

IP address
Browser/device information
Website usage (cookies & analytics)

d) Marketing Data

Communication preferences
Engagement with emails and content

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to

Produce and distribute media content
Promote businesses, individuals, and events
Deliver services and collaborations
Improve our platform and audience experience
Send marketing (with consent)
Manage filming, events, and media production

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on:

Consent (media, marketing, AI use where applicable)
Contract (service delivery)
Legitimate Interests (growing our media platform)
Legal Obligation

6. Media & Filming Consent

By participating in filming, interviews, or events organised by The Business TV Channel, you acknowledge and agree that:

Your image, voice, and likeness may be recorded
Content may be published across digital platforms (including YouTube, social media, and partner platforms)
Content may be used for promotional, editorial, and commercial purposes

Where required, explicit consent will be obtained via:

Written release forms
Digital opt-ins
On-the-day verbal or recorded consent

7. AI Content Clause (Data & Likeness Use)

As part of our media innovation and future-focused content strategy, The Business TV Channel may use artificial intelligence tools to enhance, edit, repurpose, or distribute content.

This may include:

AI-assisted video editing
Voice enhancement or replication (where consent is given)
Image enhancement or transformation
AI-generated clips, summaries, or promotional materials
Synthetic or augmented media based on original recordings

By providing your consent to be filmed or recorded, you acknowledge that:

Your likeness, voice, and content may be processed using AI technologies
AI-generated outputs may be used for commercial, promotional, and distribution purposes
We will not use AI to misrepresent you in a harmful or misleading way

Where required, we will obtain explicit additional consent for sensitive AI use cases (e.g. voice cloning or synthetic avatars).

8. Event Filming Notice (Integrated Policy)

All events organised, filmed, or covered by The Business TV Channel may include video recording, photography, and audio capture.

By attending a Business TV Channel event, you acknowledge that:

Filming and photography will be taking place
You may appear in live or recorded media content
Content may be used across digital platforms for marketing and promotional purposes

We may display signage at events stating:

“Filming and photography are in progress. By entering this event, you consent to being recorded.”

If you do not wish to be filmed, you must notify a member of our team at the event.

9. How We Share Your Information

We may share your data with:

Video hosting platforms (e.g. YouTube)
Social media platforms
Email and marketing providers
Business partners and collaborators
Legal authorities where required

We do not sell your personal data.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary.

However:

Media content may be retained indefinitely for archive, marketing, and commercial purposes
You may request removal (see Section 11 below)

11. Content Removal Request Policy

We respect your rights and aim to be fair and transparent regarding content removal.

You may request removal of content where:

You withdraw consent
The content is inaccurate or outdated
There is a legitimate privacy concern

Important Considerations:

Content already published (especially on platforms like YouTube or social media) may have been shared or redistributed
Complete removal from all third-party platforms cannot always be guaranteed
We will assess requests based on legal obligations, legitimate interests, and public interest

To request removal:

📧 Email: info@businesstvchannel.com

Include:

Your name
Description of the content
Link (if available)
Reason for request

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

12. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with the ICO

13. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to:

Analyse traffic
Improve user experience
Support marketing efforts

You can manage cookies via your browser.

14. Data Security

We use appropriate security measures including:

Secure systems
Access controls
Data protection procedures

15. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms linked within our content.

16. International Data Transfers

Some providers may process data outside the UK.
We ensure safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR.

17. Children’s Data

Our services are not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect their data.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
Updates will be published with a revised date.

19. Contact

The Business TV Channel (Go Ranks Ltd)
📧 info@businesstvchannel.com