Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

UnitedTopStels Guide ("we", "us" or "our") operates the website at unitedtopstels.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you use our Website, in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, operating system, referring URL, IP address (anonymised).
• Local Storage Data: Age verification status and cookie consent preferences stored in your browser's local storage.
• Cookies: Analytics and performance cookies (see our Cookies Policy).
• Contact Information: If you contact us by email, we receive the email address and content you provide.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain and improve the Website.
• To analyse user behaviour and improve content relevance (anonymised analytics).
• To record age verification and cookie consent for legal compliance.
• To respond to enquiries submitted by email.
• To comply with our legal obligations under UK law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

• Legitimate interests: Operating the Website, improving user experience, protecting against fraud.
• Legal obligation: Age verification and consent records as required by applicable regulations.
• Consent: Non-essential analytics cookies (where consent is given via our cookie banner).

5. Analytics and Third Parties

We may use anonymised analytics services to understand how the Website is used. IP addresses are anonymised. We do not sell personal data to third parties. Where we share data with analytics providers, it is anonymised and governed by appropriate data processing agreements.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months. Email enquiries are retained for up to 12 months.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis).
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. As a static informational website, we do not process payment information or operate user accounts. Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under 18. We have implemented an age verification notice at the point of entry. If you believe a minor has accessed the Website, please contact us immediately.

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 reflects the most recent revision. We recommend checking this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]