Privacy Policy

At WebsitesForFree, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Payment information for subscription and hosting services.
  • Content and data related to your website, such as images, text, and domain details.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
  • Usage data, including pages visited and interactions with our services.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies to support analytics and functionality.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Details from payment processors, domain registrars, and hosting providers.
  • Publicly available data to verify account details or prevent fraud.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services, including website development and hosting.
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions.
  • To respond to customer enquiries and provide support.
  • To analyse service usage and enhance functionality and user experience.
  • To send updates, offers, or essential service information (marketing communications can be opted out of at any time).

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To deliver the services you have requested.
  • Legitimate Interests: For service improvement, security, and fraud prevention.
  • Consent: For marketing and non-essential cookies (when required).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Share Your Information

Your data may be shared with:

  • Service Providers: Such as payment processors, hosting providers, and email platforms.
  • Third Parties: In compliance with legal obligations, such as responding to court orders or regulatory requirements.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a sale, merger, or restructuring of our business, your data may be transferred.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
  • Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential website functions.
  • Analyse usage patterns to improve services.
  • Offer personalised content and advertising.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
  • Objection: Object to data processing for certain purposes.
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was previously provided.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@websitesforfree.co.uk.

8. Data Security

We implement robust measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers and encryption of sensitive data.
  • Regular audits and monitoring of our systems.
  • Access controls to limit data access to authorised personnel.

While we take every precaution, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored outside the UK or EEA, including in countries that may not offer equivalent data protection standards. We ensure such transfers comply with legal requirements, such as using EU-approved standard contractual clauses.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data, it will be deleted promptly.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their policies before sharing your data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

WebsitesForFree
Email: info@websitesforfree.co.uk