Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 March 2026
1. Who we are
Trade Sites UK ("we", "us", "our") is a website design and development service for UK tradespeople, operated in the United Kingdom.
We are the data controller for personal information collected through this website. For any privacy queries, contact us at info@tradesitesuk.co.uk or by calling 07471 565030.
2. What data we collect
We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it by submitting the contact or enquiry form on this website. This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Your trade or business type
- Details of the website service you are interested in
We do not collect any sensitive (special category) personal data. We do not run advertising tracking pixels or analytics cookies on this website.
3. How we use your data
We use the information you submit solely:
- To respond to your enquiry about our website services
- To provide you with a quote or proposal
- To communicate with you about your project if you become a client
- To send follow-up information you have explicitly requested
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your data on the basis of legitimate interests (responding to your enquiry about our services) and, where you request a quote or proposal, steps taken at your request prior to entering a contract (Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR).
5. How long we keep your data
We retain enquiry data for up to 2 years from the date of your last contact. If you become a client, we retain project and billing records for up to 7 years for statutory and warranty purposes. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).
6. Data processors — Cloudflare
Enquiry form submissions on this site are handled via Cloudflare Workers. Cloudflare acts as our data processor and processes your submission on our behalf. Data is transmitted over HTTPS. Cloudflare's processing is governed by their Privacy Policy. Cloudflare is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and maintains UK GDPR-compliant data transfer mechanisms.
7. Third-party scripts
This site loads the following third-party resources purely for presentation:
- Tailwind CSS CDN — serves the site's stylesheet from
cdn.tailwindcss.com. - Google Fonts — loads the Inter typeface from
fonts.googleapis.com.
These services may log your IP address in accordance with their own policies. No tracking or analytics cookies are set by this website directly.
8. Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Erase your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing of your personal data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@tradesitesuk.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
9. Security
All data submitted via our contact form is transmitted over HTTPS. We store enquiries securely and limit access to authorised personnel only. We do not store payment card data on our servers.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact us
Trade Sites UK
United Kingdom
Email: info@tradesitesuk.co.uk
Tel: 07471 565030