Last updated: 20 July 2026
Who we are
SearchUK.org operates the Summertown local directory at summertown.searchuk.org. For questions about this policy or your personal information, please use our contact page.
Information we collect
- Information you send us: your name, email address and the content of enquiries, corrections or business-listing requests.
- Technical information: IP address, browser and device information, referring pages, pages visited, timestamps and security or server logs.
- Cookie and analytics information: information about how the site is used, subject to your cookie choices.
- Public business information: business names, addresses, telephone numbers, websites and other information already made public by a business or supplied with permission. Details relating to sole traders may constitute personal data.
How and why we use information
- To operate, secure and maintain the directory.
- To respond to enquiries and manage requested listing changes.
- To keep local business information accurate and useful.
- To understand site usage and improve SearchUK, where analytics consent has been given.
- To display and measure advertising, where advertising consent has been given.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests, rights and users.
Depending on the activity, we rely on consent, legitimate interests, steps requested before entering into an agreement, performance of an agreement, or compliance with a legal obligation. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Cookies, analytics and advertising
Essential cookies may be used for security, consent preferences and basic website functions. With your permission, analytics cookies may help us understand how visitors use the site. If advertising is introduced, advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver, limit and measure advertisements.
You can accept, reject or customise non-essential cookies through the cookie banner. You can also change or remove cookies through your browser settings. Rejecting non-essential cookies should not prevent access to the directory.
Service providers and disclosure
We may use trusted providers for website hosting, security, contact forms, analytics, consent management and advertising. These providers process information only as necessary to supply their services. We may also disclose information when required by law, to establish or defend legal claims, or in connection with a sale or transfer of the service.
Retention and security
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, maintaining security records and meeting legal obligations. We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, but no internet service can guarantee absolute security.
Your data-protection rights
Subject to applicable law, you may ask us to provide a copy of your personal information, correct it, delete it, restrict or object to its use, or provide it in a portable format. You may also withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis. Use the contact page to make a request.
You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. Visit ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint for guidance.
Third-party websites and directory accuracy
The directory links to websites and services operated by third parties. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We take reasonable care with directory information but cannot guarantee that every external detail is complete or current. Businesses and visitors can request a correction through our contact page.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when our services, providers or legal obligations change. The date at the top shows when it was last revised.