Privacy & Cookie Policy quotemywebsite.co.uk

1. Introduction

Welcome to QuoteMyWebsite.co.uk (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is our priority, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Who We Are

QuoteMyWebsite.co.uk is a UK-based cost comparison and lead generation platform designed to help users find and compare services and products from trusted providers. This Privacy & Cookie Policy applies to the personal data collected on our website, www.quotemywebsite.co.uk (“our site”).

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and other information provided when using our service, such as your preferences for services or products.

• Usage Data: This includes information on how you use our site, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We collect this data using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8).

• Communications Data: Any information you provide when you contact us via email, chat, or phone.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To connect you with relevant service providers and to provide comparison results.

• Lead Generation: To share your information with trusted third-party providers to offer quotes and fulfill services you have requested.

• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and improve our customer service.

• Marketing and Communications: To send you updates, offers, or promotions about our services, where you have given your consent. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

• Analytics and Site Improvement: To understand how visitors use our site and improve functionality. We use Google Analytics and Bing Analytics for this purpose (see Section 8).

• Advertising and Retargeting: To serve relevant ads on platforms like Google Ads, Bing Ads, and Facebook Ads. We may use technologies like the Facebook Pixel to tailor ads based on your previous interactions with our website.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing Your Data

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For marketing communications and personalized ads, where you have opted in.

• Legitimate Interests: For activities necessary to operate our business, such as customer support, analytics, and site security.

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill the services you have requested, such as connecting you with service providers.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers and Lead Partners: We may share your data with third-party providers to facilitate the services you request. These companies are contractually obligated to protect your data and only process it as directed by us.

• Analytics and Advertising Providers: We use Google Analytics, Bing Analytics, Google Ads, Bing Ads, and Facebook Ads to understand user behavior and deliver targeted ads. Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, and similar tracking technologies may collect information on user interactions to help us show relevant ads and track campaign effectiveness (see Section 8).

• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the UK for processing. We ensure your data is protected, using mechanisms like standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or equivalent frameworks.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and serve personalized ads.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and cannot be switched off.

• Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics and Bing Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including your IP address, to improve our website.

• Advertising Cookies: We use cookies from Google Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, and similar providers to show relevant ads. These may include retargeting ads based on your interactions with our site.

Third-Party Advertising and Tracking:

• Facebook Pixel: We use the Facebook Pixel to track user interactions on our site and display relevant ads on Facebook. The Pixel allows us to measure campaign effectiveness and retarget ads to site visitors.

• Google Ads and Bing Ads: These services help us serve targeted ads based on user interactions with our site. These platforms may use cookies to deliver relevant ads across their networks.

Managing Cookies:

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Additionally, to opt out of targeted advertising, you may visit:

• Google Ads Settings

• Facebook Ad Preferences

• Bing Ads Settings

For more details on Google’s data processing, see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can also opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have several rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: Request access to the data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.

• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in specific situations.

• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.

• Objection: Object to the use of your data, including for direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, please note that no internet transmission is completely secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes may be communicated via email where required.

13. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

QuoteMyWebsite.co.uk is committed to maintaining your privacy and protecting your data. Thank you for trusting us to connect you with the best service providers.