CoverMapThis Privacy Policy explains how CoverMap.co.uk ("we", "us") collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use our site, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. What Information We Collect
- Usage data: pages visited, time on site, browser/device type, approximate location (via IP address), collected automatically via analytics and cookies.
- Information you provide: if you contact us, request a quote, or sign up for updates, we collect the details you submit (e.g. name, email address).
- Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy for full detail on what we use and why.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve CoverMap.co.uk
- To respond to enquiries you submit
- To connect you with a provider when you request a quote or click through to a partner (with your awareness, via clearly marked links)
- To measure site performance and understand which content is useful
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Where UK GDPR applies, we rely on: your consent (e.g. non-essential cookies, marketing emails), our legitimate interests (e.g. site security, analytics), and performance of a contract where you've asked us to connect you with a provider.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal data. We may share information with: analytics providers (e.g. website performance tools), affiliate/advertising partners when you click through to their site or request a quote (disclosed via our Advertiser Disclosure), and regulators or authorities where legally required.
5. International Transfers
CoverMap.co.uk is operated by a US-based publisher (Boomnetwork) for a UK audience. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we take steps to ensure it remains protected to a standard consistent with UK GDPR, including through standard contractual clauses where applicable.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to our processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. See our Your Data Rights page for how to exercise these, and how to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you're unhappy with our response.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy: privacy@covermap.co.uk.