Last updated: 8 September 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how AIM Smarter UK Ltd ("AIM Smarter UK"), AIM Smarter LLC ("AIM Smarter US"), together referred to as "AIM Smarter", "AIM," "we," or "our," collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information of our members, prospects, suppliers, partners, and visitors ("you").
It applies globally across AIM's websites, services, events, and platforms, including data collected through our HubSpot global account. This Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant laws.
By using our websites, services, or providing your information to AIM, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to:
When you express interest in AIM Services or register as a member, we collect:
We collect data through cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, browser type, and site interactions.
If you upload or share data through AIM's services, we may process this on your behalf. This may include end-user names, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, demographic details, and usage information.
To access AIM services, you must create a Member Account with accurate, complete, and current information, including a valid payment method.
When you engage with AIM as a prospective member, customer, or supplier partner ("Prospect"), we may collect your contact details, company information, marketing preferences, and interactions with our websites, HubSpot forms, campaigns, or events.
This information is used to respond to your inquiries, send you relevant updates (with your consent where required), and assess your potential interest in AIM Services.
We use data to:
We may use your information (members and prospects) to:
Where required by law (e.g., UK/EU GDPR), we obtain your consent before sending marketing. In other cases, we rely on AIM's legitimate interests in promoting our business, always respecting your right to opt out.
Web navigational and usage data helps us operate, secure, and enhance our websites and platforms.
We process data where:
For Prospects, AIM processes personal data to:
Processing is based on consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up) or AIM's legitimate interest in developing business relationships.
AIM treats member and customer data with strict confidentiality. We may disclose data only to:
We implement robust measures to safeguard your information, including:
You are responsible for keeping your AIM login credentials secure.
AIM Smarter's detailed service terms, security measures, and member obligations are set out in our [Service Agreement]. This Privacy Policy should be read alongside that document, which governs your use of AIM's platforms, services, and membership obligations.
You can review the full Service Agreement here:
We may share information with:
We do not sell personal data.
Personal data may be transferred across borders, including between the UK, US, and other countries where AIM operates. Where transfers occur, AIM implements safeguards such as:
After the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
You have the right to:
You may:
Requests can be submitted to: help@aimsmarter.co.uk or help@aimsmarterllc.com
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
You may manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent Banner or your browser settings.
Our Site is not intended for children under 16 (or the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through AIM websites, emails, or member communications.
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: