1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how gb.trustratingsites.io ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects personal data from visitors to this website. We are committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
When you visit gb.trustratingsites.io, we may collect the following types of data:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral source, browser type, and device information — collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Contact data: Name and email address, only when you contact us directly.
- Cookie data: See our Cookie Policy for full details.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
- Analyse site performance and improve editorial content
- Respond to reader and partner enquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive access
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases: legitimate interests (site analytics and improvement), consent (where you have actively provided data), and legal obligation (where required by law).
5. Third-Party Services
This site uses Google Analytics for traffic analysis. Google's data processing is governed by their own privacy policy. We also use affiliate tracking via third-party networks — affiliate clicks may be tracked to attribute commission. No personally identifiable information is passed to affiliate partners.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data, request correction, request deletion, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) at ico.org.uk.
7. Data Retention
Contact data is retained for a maximum of 12 months unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form.
8. Contact
For any privacy-related enquiries, email: [email protected]