Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

BudgetCompare provides independent business software comparison services. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Information you provide directly:

• Contact information (name, email, phone number)
• Financial information for comparison purposes
• Feedback and correspondence
• Marketing preferences

Information collected automatically:

• Browser and device information
• IP address and location data
• Website usage and navigation patterns
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide our comparison services and tools
• To improve our website and user experience
• To communicate with you about our services
• To send marketing communications (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Legitimate interests: To provide and improve our services
• Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
• Contract: To fulfill our obligations when you use our services
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Financial service providers: When you apply for products through our site
• Service providers: Who help us operate our website and services
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business partners: For marketing purposes (with your consent)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and staff training
• Data backup and disaster recovery procedures

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: For consent-based processing

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Provide personalized content and advertising
• Enable social media features

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Specific retention periods vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: info@budgetcompare.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been breached.