privacy policy

Who We Are
 

Cardzlocal ("we", "us", or "our") operates cardzlocal.com, a website used to provide information about Cardzlocal and collect email sign-ups for updates relating to our launch, services, and content.

Our primary website and services may be operated through cardzlocal.co.uk.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please 

email: support@cardzlocal.co.uk
 

Information We Collect
 

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your email address when you subscribe to receive updates about Cardzlocal.

• Information you provide when contacting us directly by email.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send updates about the launch of Cardzlocal.

• Send newsletters, announcements, and blog updates.

• Respond to enquiries and support requests.

• Communicate information relating to our products, services, and platform.

• Maintain and manage our subscriber list.

We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected.
 

Lawful Basis for Processing
 

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal information on the following lawful bases:

Consent

When you voluntarily provide your email address and choose to receive communications from us.
 

Legitimate Interests
 

Where necessary to respond to enquiries, provide support, and manage our relationship with subscribers and visitors.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.
 

Email Communications
 

If you subscribe to receive updates from Cardzlocal, we may send you:

• Launch announcements

• Product and service updates

• Company news

• Blog updates and content

You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by contacting us at support@cardzlocal.co.uk or by using any unsubscribe option included in our emails.
 

Sharing Your Information
 

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or until you request that your information be removed, unless we are required by law to retain it for a longer period.
 

Your Rights
 

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

• Restrict or object to certain types of processing.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

• Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@cardzlocal.co.uk.
 

Cookies
 

Cardzlocal does not currently use cookies for analytics, advertising, behavioural tracking, or similar monitoring purposes.

Should this change in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
 

The Big Free Giveaway
 

Participation in The Big Free Giveaway is entirely free and no purchase is necessary to enter.

By entering the giveaway, you acknowledge and agree that CardzLocal may collect and process the personal information you provide, including your name, email address, and any information submitted as part of your entry.
 

How to enter
 

• Entry via our official Facebook giveaway posts.

• An additional entry may be earned by registering your email address through our website or other official registration method where available.

Submitting your email address is optional unless required for the additional entry method.
 

How we use your information
 

We use your information to:

• Administer and manage the giveaway.

• Verify entries and eligibility.

• Contact winners.

• Send updates relating to The Big Free Giveaway, including winner announcements, future draws, competition reminders, and promotional news about CardzLocal.

• Improve our competitions and community engagement.
   

Marketing communications will only be sent where permitted under applicable data protection and electronic marketing laws. You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

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Winners will be selected fairly from eligible entries in accordance with the published giveaway rules. Individuals may win more than once unless a specific giveaway states otherwise.

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We do not sell your personal information. Your information will only be shared with trusted service providers where necessary to administer the giveaway or where required by law.

We will retain giveaway-related personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to administer the giveaway, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain records, and provide future competition updates where you have not unsubscribed.
 

By entering The Big Free Giveaway, you agree to the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy
 

Security
 

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 

Changes to This Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, legal obligations, or business practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page and will become effective upon publication. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will indicate when the policy was most recently revised.
 

Contact Us
 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Cardzlocal
Website: cardzlocal.com
Main Service Website: cardzlocal.co.uk
Email: support@cardzlocal.co.uk