Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

My Free Business Website ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you apply for our free website service, we collect:

• Business name and industry type
• Your name, email address, and phone number
• Business goals and website requirements
• Design preferences
• List of services you offer
• Existing website URL (if applicable)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process your free website application
• Design and build your custom website
• Communicate with you about your project
• Provide customer support
• Send you updates about our services (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our agreement to build your website
• Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in improving our services and communicating with clients
• Consent: For marketing communications, we rely on your explicit consent
• Legal Obligation: Where required by law

5. Disclosure of Your Information

5.1 Hosting Partners

As part of our business model, we recommend hosting services through our partner Hostinger. When you choose to purchase hosting through our affiliate link, you will be directed to Hostinger's website where their privacy policy applies.

5.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Email communication services
• Database hosting
• Analytics services
• Website development tools

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Typically, we retain application data for:

• Active projects: Duration of the project plus 2 years
• Completed projects: 6 years for accounting and tax purposes
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure database storage

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

14. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):