Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 September 2026

DerbyshireDirectory.co.uk ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and business information when you interact with our website, including:

• Listing Submissions: Business name, contact person, email address, telephone number, physical address, and website details submitted via our form.
• Correspondence: Any details provided when emailing us for support, updates, or listing removals.
• Technical Logs: Basic server logs including IP addresses, browser types, and access timestamps for security, performance, and anti-spam monitoring.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your information for the following specific purposes:

• To publish and display business listings on our public directory.
• To verify listing authenticity and process submission requests.
• To communicate with listing owners regarding updates, payment options, or verification.
• To maintain website security and prevent spam or unauthorized automated submissions.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, our primary legal basis for processing business directory data is Legitimate Interests—specifically, maintaining an accurate and useful local business directory for Derbyshire and the Peak District.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal contact details to third parties or mass-marketing operations. Information provided explicitly for public display on your business listing (e.g., public business telephone, address, and website) will be visible to site visitors and search engines.

5. Data Retention

We retain business listing data for as long as the listing remains active on our platform. If you request the removal of your listing or personal details, we will erase the information from our active database promptly.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request updates or corrections to incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data or business listing.
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

7. Contact Us

To exercise any of your rights or ask questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: admin@derbyshiredirectory.co.uk