Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Upsticks Directory ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and sign up for our early access notifications.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Email Address: When you sign up for early access notifications
- Consent Records: Your agreement to receive marketing communications
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information (automatically collected)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Primary Uses
- • Notify you when Upsticks Directory launches
- • Send updates about our services and features
- • Provide customer support when needed
Legal Basis
- • Consent: You have given explicit consent
- • Legitimate Interest: To develop our business
- • Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements
4. How We Share Your Information
Third-Party Services
We use EmailOctopus to manage our email communications. Your email address is stored and processed by EmailOctopus in accordance with their privacy policy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information:
- Until you unsubscribe from our mailing list
- For up to 2 years after our last communication with you
- As required by law or for legitimate business purposes
6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate information
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent
Unsubscribe at any time
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a usable format
Right to Complain
Contact the ICO if unsatisfied
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure cloud storage with access controls
- Regular security updates and monitoring
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: business@upsticksdirectory.co.uk
Website: upsticksdirectory.co.uk
Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days
9. Updates to This 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.