Last updated: 14 March 2026

Rural Lifestyle Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit or interact with www.rurallifestylenetwork.com.

It also explains your rights under applicable data protection laws including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

Who We Are

Rural Lifestyle Network is an online platform promoting rural property, countryside businesses and lifestyle services.

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller responsible for personal information collected through this website is:

Rural Lifestyle Network
Suite 161372
PO Box 7169
Poole
Dorset
BH15 9EL

Website:
https://www.rurallifestylenetwork.com

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you use this website or interact with our services.

This may include:

• name
• email address
• telephone number
• business information
• account login information
• listing or advertising details
• communications sent to us

If you create an account or submit a listing, additional information relevant to your listing or business profile may also be collected.

How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when you:

• create a user account
• submit a property or business listing
• contact us via email or contact forms
• subscribe to newsletters or updates
• interact with the website
• accept cookies or analytics tools

We may also collect limited technical data automatically through cookies and website analytics tools.

More information about this can be found in our Cookie Policy:

https://www.rurallifestylenetwork.com/cookie-policy

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• provide and operate the website
• manage user accounts
• publish and manage listings submitted by users
• respond to enquiries and communications
• send service updates or relevant information
• improve the functionality and performance of the website
• analyse how visitors use the website

Where appropriate, information may also be used to promote listings across Rural Lifestyle Network marketing channels.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity
Where processing is required to provide services you have requested, such as creating an account or publishing a listing.

Legitimate interests
To operate, maintain and improve the website and services provided.

Consent
Where you have given consent for activities such as analytics cookies or marketing communications.

Sharing Information

We do not sell personal data.

However, information may be shared with trusted service providers who assist in operating the website.

These may include providers of:

• website hosting
• payment processing
• email services
• analytics tools
• website security

These providers only process personal data where necessary and are required to protect your information.

Listings and Public Information

If you submit a property listing or business listing, certain information will be publicly visible on the website.

This may include:

• business name
• property details
• photographs
• contact information provided within the listing

You should only provide information that you are comfortable making publicly available.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse or loss.

These measures may include:

• secure hosting environments
• website security monitoring
• encrypted data transmission where appropriate

However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

For example:

• account information may be retained while the account remains active
• listing information may be retained while the listing is published
• communications may be retained for administrative purposes

Information may also be retained where required to comply with legal obligations.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• request access to your personal data
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• request restriction of processing
• object to certain types of processing
• request transfer of your data where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Third Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites.

Rural Lifestyle Network is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of those sites before providing personal information.

Cookies and Tracking

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse website usage.

You can read more about how cookies are used here:

https://www.rurallifestylenetwork.com/cookie-policy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised update date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: