Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to personal information held about individuals. It does not apply to data held about companies or organisations, unless that data qualifies as personal data under applicable law.

Data Protection

We treat customer data as an important part of our service. Personal data is processed in accordance with relevant legal obligations. In some cases, we may transfer necessary data to third parties in order to fulfil contracts made through our website, or where you have expressly authorised us to do so.

Certain information is secured using 256-bit encryption with SSL protection, helping reduce the risk of online fraud and phishing. Sensitive personal data is collected only where necessary to fulfil contractual obligations.

Personal Information We Collect

• Information provided by you or authorised representatives.
• Information gathered during enquiries or applications via our website or partners.
• Information from searches related to credit references, insurance claims, or fraud prevention agencies.
• Details related to services such as contact information, payment and traffic data, and enquiry responses.
• Data obtained from publicly available sources.

How We Use Your Personal Information

• To verify identity and provide contracted services.
• To contact you about products, services, and new offerings.
• To manage accounts, payments, and service delivery.
• To detect and prevent fraud, including credit checks or anti-fraud services.
• To securely store and encrypt certain data.
• To send important administrative updates to registered users of www.uk-historyfinders.co.uk.

Disclosure of Personal Information

• We do not sell customer or mailing list data to third parties for marketing purposes.
• We may share certain data with partners where necessary to deliver services.
• We may disclose information where required or permitted by law.

Marketing & Communication

We may occasionally send emails regarding our services. These messages will include an unsubscribe option.

You can opt out at any time by emailing optout@uk-historyfinders.co.uk from the email address you would like removed.

Please note that you may still receive mandatory notifications while you have an active subscription with us.

More Information

If you have questions or comments about this policy, please contact us at privacyteam@uk-historyfinders.co.uk. We update this policy regularly on our website.

Cookie Policy

By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

About Cookies

A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive to help us analyse web traffic and personalise your experience.

Cookies allow web applications to tailor content to your preferences. There are two main types:

• Session cookies – Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – Stored on your computer until deleted or expired.

Cookies do not contain personal information and cannot access your computer or data. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can modify your settings to decline them. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Cookies on This Website

We use persistent cookies for:

• Social media sharing functionality
• Content popularity tracking

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party cookies for advertising.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve user experience. Cookies collect anonymous usage data, helping us optimise content and design.

Learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy: www.google.com/privacypolicy.html