Privacy Policy
How we handle your information
UKPublicdata.co.uk is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you use this website.
Who We Are
UKPublicdata.co.uk is an independent platform that provides access to, and analysis of, publicly available UK public sector data.
For the purposes of data protection law, UKPublicdata.co.uk is the data controller for any personal data collected through this website.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Contact us via forms or email
- Provide feedback or corrections
- Subscribe to updates (if available)
This may include your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit UKPublicdata.co.uk, we may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information helps us understand how the site is used and improve performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries or feedback
- Improve website functionality and content
- Monitor website usage and performance
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
Use of Cookies
UKPublicdata.co.uk may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve site performance
- Analyse website traffic
- Remember user preferences
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Public Data and Personal Information
Some datasets published on this website may include information that has been lawfully released by public authorities.
We:
- Only publish data that is already publicly available
- Do not add new personal data to datasets
- Do not attempt to identify individuals beyond what is lawfully published
If you believe personal data has been included incorrectly, please contact us.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests (operating and improving the website)
- Consent (where you choose to provide information)
- Legal obligation (where applicable)
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or meet legal requirements.
Data Sharing
We do not share personal data with third parties except:
- Where required by law
- With trusted service providers who support website operation (e.g. hosting or analytics), under appropriate safeguards
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no website can guarantee complete security.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us via the Contact page.
External Links
This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the Contact page.