Privacy Policy
Last updated: 03/11/2025
Welcome to BoxSpot.uk (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website https://boxspot.uk (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect the following personal information:
- First Name
- Surname
- Email Address
- Password
We do not collect any payment information, location tracking data, or other personal identifiers unless you voluntarily provide them (for example, in a listing or post).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account on BoxSpot.uk
- To allow you to post and share campsite or location information with the community
- To communicate with you regarding your account or important updates to our services
- To maintain the security and functionality of the website
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: to provide you with access to your account and the BoxSpot.uk services
- Legitimate interests: to ensure the security, integrity, and proper operation of our website
- Consent: where you have explicitly agreed to receive communications from us (e.g., newsletters)
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your account information is stored securely on our servers and protected using reasonable technical and organizational measures.
Passwords are stored in encrypted form and cannot be viewed by us.
We retain your data for as long as your account remains active. You can request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time (see Section 8 below).
5. Cookies
BoxSpot.uk may use basic cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Improve website performance
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only in the following limited cases:
- With service providers or hosting partners who help us operate the website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process
We do not share or sell user data for marketing or advertising purposes.
7. Your Rights (UK and EU Users)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at:
📧 [Insert Contact Email]
8. Data Retention and Deletion
We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
If you delete your account, all personal data (name, email, password) will be permanently removed from our systems within a reasonable period.
9. Children’s Privacy
BoxSpot.uk is not intended for users under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: