Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Paving Finder (pavingfinder.co.uk). Your privacy is very important to us. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.

“We”, “us”, and “our” refer to Paving Finder. “You” refers to anyone using our website.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our service to you.

Information You Give Us

1. For Businesses Listing with Us: When a business registers for a listing, we collect information such as business name, contact person’s name, address, phone number, email address, and service details.
2. For Users Leaving a Review: When you leave a review for a business, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your review.
3. When You Contact Us: If you contact us via our contact form, we will collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

Information We Collect Automatically

1. Usage Data: Like most websites, we collect basic information that your browser sends, such as your computer’s IP address, browser type, the pages you visit on our site, and the time and date of your visit.
2. Cookies: We use cookies to help our website function correctly and to understand how visitors use it. Please see our “Cookies” section below for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several important reasons:

1. To Run Our Directory: To display business listings and reviews, which is the main purpose of our website.
2. To Verify Information: To check that the businesses listed on our site are genuine.
3. To Communicate With You: To respond to your enquiries, provide support, and send important service updates.
4. To Improve Our Website: To analyse how people use our site so we can make it better and more user-friendly.

4. Who We Share Your Information With

We are very careful about sharing your data.

1. Publicly on Our Website: The core purpose of our directory is to make business information public. Your business name, address, phone number, and reviews will be visible to all visitors.
2. Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our website, such as our web hosting provider. They are required to keep your information confidential and secure.
3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights we need to make you aware of. The rights available to you depend on our reason for processing your information.

1. Your right of access: You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information.
2. Your right to rectification: You have the right to ask us to correct any information you think is inaccurate.
3. Your right to erasure: You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.
4. Your right to object to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. We use them to:

• Ensure our website works properly.
• Understand how our visitors use the site.

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, but this may mean some of our website features do not function as a result.

7. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your data. We use technical and organisational measures, such as SSL technology (HTTPS), to secure your information and protect it from unauthorised access.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to other websites (for example, the websites of the businesses we list). This privacy policy only applies to our website. If you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. We advise you to review this page periodically for any changes.

10. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the data we hold on you, please contact us: