Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
At FindShops.co.uk, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our independent UK shopping directory.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Information You Voluntarily Provide: If you use our contact form or send us an email, we receive the personal information you supply (such as your name and email address) solely to respond to your enquiry.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you access FindShops, basic technical data (such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited) may be processed by our web hosting infrastructure and advertising partners to ensure site performance, security, and relevant content delivery.
Cookies and Advertising Technologies
FindShops uses cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to deliver site functionality and display contextual or personalised advertising through Google AdSense and its approved vendor network.
These technologies allow Google and third-party vendors to:
- Serve ads based on a user's prior visits to FindShops or other websites on the internet.
- Measure advertising performance, viewability, and audience analytics.
- Store and access device information (such as unique cookie identifiers) to deliver non-intrusive ad experiences.
Managing Your Privacy Choices
In compliance with UK GDPR and PECR regulations, visitors in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area (EEA) are presented with a cookie consent banner upon their first visit. You can choose to accept, decline, or customise non-essential cookies and ad processing at any time.
You can manage or revoke your consent preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies or clicking the "Privacy Settings" link located in our website footer.
External Links and Retailer Profiles
FindShops contains profile links to external online retailers. Clicking an outbound store link will direct you to a third-party website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any retailer website you visit.
Your Legal Rights (UK & EEA)
Under UK data protection laws (UK GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of any personal data we hold about you (such as direct contact communications). If you believe your data has been handled incorrectly, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.