Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: June 25, 2026
At TradesRank, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and clients. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller Identity
The data controller for this website is TradesRank. For any inquiries regarding how your personal information is processed, you can contact us directly at tradesrank@gmail.com or via phone at 07364125984.
2. Information We Collect & Contact Form Processing
We collect personal information when you interact with our website or submit our contact form:
- Contact Details: Your Name, Email Address, and the contents of your message.
- Purpose: This data is collected solely to respond to your inquiries, provide you with detailed information about our trade website and SEO packages, and coordinate project delivery.
- Data Delivery: Submissions are securely processed server-side via a Cloudflare Pages function and transmitted to our inbox via Resend (resend.com), our email delivery partner. Your data does not leak into browser URL strings or public logs.
- Retention: We retain enquiry data for up to 180 days (or as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of our communications), after which it is securely deleted.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we process your enquiry data based on:
- Consent: By filling out and submitting our contact form, you give us explicit consent to contact you regarding your enquiry. You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us.
- Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate business interest in responding to incoming customer sales, project questions, and support enquiries.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use standard cookies (small text files saved to your browser) to optimize your website experience.
- Essential Cookies: Required for the core technical functions of our website.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to count site visits and track traffic origins, helping us analyze performance. No session-recording or cross-site tracking systems are active on our site.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your personal data is stored securely and processed within the United Kingdom. We implement strict technical and organizational measures (including SSL encryption and secure serverless edge processing) to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure of your information.
6. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or lease your personal information to third parties. We only share details with trusted service partners (such as domain registrars, local directory citation platforms, or map databases) directly necessary to establish your company's online visibility, and Resend for email routing.
7. Your Data Rights & ICO Complaints
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate data, or request the deletion of your data from our systems. To exercise these rights, please email us at tradesrank@gmail.com.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). You can do so via their website at ico.org.uk or by calling their helpline at 0303 123 1113.