Privacy Policy

Shutters and Blinds

Effective Date: 28 March 2026

Shutters and Blinds (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use www.shuttersandblinds.co.uk.

This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Shutters and Blinds operates an online directory and advertising platform connecting customers with shutters and blinds businesses across the United Kingdom.

Website:
www.shuttersandblinds.co.uk

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@shuttersandblinds.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data.

Information You Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

Contact us via the website
Submit an enquiry
Register or create a business listing
Subscribe to advertising services
Communicate with us via email

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Business name
Business address
Any other information you provide in messages or forms

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referring website

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries and provide support
To manage business listings and advertising accounts
To provide our directory and advertising services
To improve our website and services
To maintain website security and prevent fraud
To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:

Legitimate Interests

To operate and improve our directory platform and respond to enquiries.

Contractual Necessity

To provide advertising services and manage subscriptions.

Consent

Where you have agreed to receive marketing communications.

Legal Obligation

Where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

However, we may share information with trusted service providers where necessary, including:

Website hosting providers
IT and technical support providers
Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)
Payment processors (if applicable)

These providers are required to keep your data secure and only process it on our behalf.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

Understand how visitors use our website
Improve website performance
Provide essential site functionality

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

More information may be found in our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

Providing services
Maintaining business records
Complying with legal obligations

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from:

Unauthorised access
Loss or misuse
Alteration or disclosure

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

9. 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
Object to or restrict processing
Request transfer of your data (data portability)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: