This policy explains what personal data LeaseholdExplained collects, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have. It applies to this website at leaseholdexplained.co.uk.
Last updated: [date]
Who we are
For the purposes of UK data protection law, the data controller for this website is [your name or company name], contactable at [contact email]. You can also reach us through our contact page.
The data we collect
We collect a limited amount of data, in the following ways:
- Information you give us. If you contact us, for example to report a correction or ask a question, we receive your name, email address and whatever you choose to tell us.
- Usage data. Like most websites, we collect standard technical and usage information automatically, such as your device type, browser, approximate location and the pages you visit. This is used to understand how the site is used and to improve it.
- Cookies and similar technologies. We and our partners use cookies, as described in our cookie policy.
How we use your data and our legal basis
- To respond to messages you send us. Legal basis: our legitimate interests in answering enquiries, or taking steps at your request.
- To measure and improve the site using analytics. Legal basis: your consent, given through our cookie banner, where required.
- To fund the site through advertising. Legal basis: your consent for advertising cookies, where required.
Analytics and advertising partners
We use third-party services that may process data on our behalf or as their own controllers, including:
- [Analytics provider, e.g. Google Analytics], to understand how the site is used.
- [Advertising partner, e.g. Google AdSense / Ezoic / Raptive], to serve advertising that keeps the site free.
- [Hosting provider], which hosts the website and processes server logs.
These partners have their own privacy policies governing how they use data. Where they set cookies, this is covered in our cookie policy.
Sharing your data
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it with the service providers described above, and where we are required to by law.
How long we keep it
We keep enquiry emails only for as long as needed to deal with your message and any follow-up, and then delete them. Analytics data is retained for the period set by our analytics provider.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to have it corrected or erased, to restrict or object to how we use it, and to data portability, in each case subject to the conditions in the law. To exercise any of these, contact us at [contact email].
Complaints
If you have a concern about how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can try to put it right. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK regulator, at ico.org.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “last updated” date above.
Note for the site owner (delete before publishing): This is a template, not legal advice. Edit every bracket, remove anything you don’t do, and add anything you do, so it accurately reflects your real data practices before going live.