1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal data of users (“Users”) of the portal www.ukbusinessforsale.uk (the “Platform”), operated from Portugal.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and the UK GDPR applicable in the United Kingdom.
By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to this Privacy and Cookie Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is the operator of the Platform, based in Portugal.
If you have any questions regarding your personal data, you may contact us at:
3. Data Collected
We may collect the following personal data:
• First and last name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Information about your business
• IP address and browsing data
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:
• Managing your registration and use of the Platform
• Publishing listings for the sale or acquisition of businesses and assets
• Facilitating contact between sellers, buyers and investors
• Sending commercial communications where you have provided consent
• Improving our services through analysis of Platform usage
5. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on:
• Performance of a contract (use of the Platform)
• User consent (for marketing communications)
• Legitimate interests (service improvement, analytics and platform security)
6. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or until you withdraw your consent.
7. Recipients of Data
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties except in the following cases:
• Service providers (such as hosting, analytics, marketing or payment providers), always under confidentiality agreements
• Where required to comply with legal obligations or requests from public authorities
8. International Data Transfers
Although the Platform is operated from Portugal, appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure that personal data is protected in accordance with the GDPR and UK GDPR.
9. User Rights
Under data protection legislation, users have the right to:
• Access their personal data
• Request rectification of incorrect data
• Request erasure of their data
• Object to the processing of their data
• Request restriction of processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
These rights may be exercised by contacting:
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
11. Cookie Policy
This Platform uses cookies to enhance the user experience.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
Necessary for the proper functioning of the Platform.
Analytics cookies
Used to analyse how visitors use the Platform and improve performance (e.g. Google Analytics).
Advertising cookies
Used to deliver personalised advertisements and marketing content.
Managing cookies
You can configure your browser to accept, reject or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the Platform.
More information about cookie settings for major browsers:
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy and Cookie Policy at any time. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically for updates.
13. Applicable Law
This Privacy and Cookie Policy is governed by Portuguese law and applicable European data protection legislation (GDPR), as well as UK GDPR where applicable.
