Last updated: 1st February 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how See Cornwall (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses and protects personal data when you use https://seecornwall.co.uk.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with:
- UK GDPR
- Data Protection Act 2018
See Cornwall is the data controller for the purposes of data protection law.
2. Personal Data We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Business name and details
- Account login information
- Profile information
- Messages submitted via contact forms
- Listing claim details
- Payment and billing information (where applicable)
B. Account Information
Where users or businesses create accounts, we collect:
- Username
- Encrypted password
- Email address
- Listing management data
- Subscription plan details
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
C. Payment Information
Where paid listings or services are offered, payment information may be processed through secure third-party payment providers.
We do not store full card details on our servers.
Payment processors may collect:
- Billing name
- Billing address
- Transaction information
D. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Referring URLs
This may be collected using cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Provide and manage user accounts
- Allow businesses to claim and manage listings
- Process payments and subscriptions
- Respond to enquiries
- Send newsletters and marketing communications (where consent is given)
- Improve website performance
- Monitor usage and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data.
4. Email Marketing (Beehiiv)
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- Your name and email address are stored securely
- Email communications are managed through our marketing partners
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
We will only send marketing emails where you have provided consent.
5. Advertising & Analytics
We use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads (including remarketing in future)
These services may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyse traffic
- Measure performance
- Deliver relevant advertising
These providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied.
Users can manage cookie preferences via our cookie consent tool.
6. Lawful Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on:
- Consent (cookies, marketing emails)
- Contract (paid listings, account creation)
- Legitimate interests (improving services, fraud prevention)
- Legal obligation
7. Sharing Your Data
We may share personal data with:
- Website hosting providers
- Technical service providers
- Payment processors
- Email marketing provider (Beehiiv)
- Analytics and advertising providers
We require third parties to process data securely and lawfully.
We do not sell or rent personal data.
8. International Transfers
Some service providers (e.g., analytics, email or advertising platforms) may process data outside the UK.
Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Maintain accounts
- Fulfil contractual obligations
- Comply with legal requirements
- Resolve disputes
Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.
12. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential functionality
- Analytics
- Advertising
- User preferences
Full details are provided in our Cookie Policy.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page.