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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of SimpleServiceFinder.com

Last updated: 8th July 2025
(Each subsequent version of this Privacy Policy will also include its date of introduction.)

I. Who is the Data Controller?

  1. The controller of your personal data is SimpleServiceFinder Ltd, headquartered at 123 Sample Street, London, United Kingdom, registered with Companies House under number 123456789, VAT no. 987654321, with a share capital of £100,000 (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator” or “we”).

II. Why do we collect your data?

  1. Creating and authenticating user accounts
    • Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR (necessary for performance of a contract).
    • Scope of data: username, email address, password.
  2. Services not requiring an account
    • Includes: browsing and searching ads, replying to them without registration.
    • Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR.
    • Scope of data: information about your activity on the Service, session data (OS, browser, location, IP address).
  3. Services requiring an account
    • Includes: full access to platform functionalities (posting ads, sending messages, invoice management, purchasing packages).
    • Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR.
    • Scope of data: data provided in the user profile, activity data, device information (OS, browser, location, IP address).
  4. Handling complaints and claims
    • Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR (legitimate interests).
    • Scope of data: data provided in the user’s profile, information about service usage, any additional data necessary to demonstrate claims.
  5. Security mechanisms and moderation
    • We employ SSL certificates to encrypt transmissions, Google reCAPTCHA to protect against bots, and a “Report Ad” feature to address potentially illegal or violating content.
  6. Additional provisions for business entities
    • If you use our services as a business (company), your data may also be processed under regulations applicable to invoicing or accounting obligations.

III. To whom do we disclose your data?

  1. Service providers: To the extent necessary to perform our contract (hosting, marketing, email, web push, analytics). Some providers may act as independent controllers (e.g. Google LLC).
  2. Public authorities: We may disclose data to law enforcement, supervisory or other public bodies if required by law.
  3. New owners: In the event of selling our assets or the entire business, data may be transferred to a new owner, provided the same level of data protection is maintained.

IV. Do we transfer your data outside the EEA?

  1. Where necessary, data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (e.g. to Google LLC) based on Standard Contractual Clauses or other appropriate legal safeguards.

V. How do we protect your data?

  1. We apply SSL encryption, internal security procedures, regular backups, monitoring systems, and Google reCAPTCHA.
  2. Your data is stored on secured servers with restricted access and continuous monitoring.

VI. Data retention period

  1. We store your data for the duration of your account’s existence and while providing our services.
  2. After account deletion, data may be processed to fulfill legal obligations or legitimate interests (e.g. claims) for a period allowed by English law.
  3. Content (ads) – stored for up to 24 months after expiration/deletion. Attachments in messages – up to 36 months unless removed earlier by the user.

VII. Your rights regarding data processing

  1. Right to restriction of processing
  2. Right of access to data
  3. Right to rectification
  4. Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
  5. Right to withdraw consent (without affecting prior lawful processing)
  6. Right to object
  7. Right to data portability
  8. If you believe your rights have been infringed, you can file a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) in the UK.

VIII. Contact

  1. Contact form: on SimpleServiceFinder.com/contact
  2. Email: info@simpleservicefinder.com
  3. Postal address: SimpleServiceFinder Ltd, 123 Sample Street, London, United Kingdom

IX. Cookies, local storage, Pixel Tags

  1. Cookies: used for login, saving preferences, and performance analysis.
  2. Local storage: used to store data in your browser for enhanced performance.
  3. Pixel Tags: used to measure interactions (e.g., email opens).
  4. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of the Service.

X. Third-party services

We may use plugins or widgets from third parties (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Google). These entities may collect data under their own policies; please review their privacy terms.

XI. Liability for posted ads and advertisements

The Operator is not liable for content posted by users. We moderate in line with our Terms and Conditions, yet cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of all information provided in ads.

XII. Geographic scope of services

  1. While we primarily target users located in the UK, we also comply with relevant data protection regulations for users from other countries, if applicable.

Summary

This Privacy Policy outlines how SimpleServiceFinder Ltd processes data in compliance with UK GDPR and English law. We encourage you to review our Terms and Conditions as well.

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