Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 October 2025

1. Introduction

BelfastUX (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website belfastux.com (“Website”) and offers certain services (e.g. digital books, community tools, etc.).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data, how long we retain it, your rights, and related matters under applicable laws (UK, Northern Ireland, EU).

2. Definitions & Scope

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
• Data Controller: BelfastUX, determining the purposes and means of processing your Personal Data.
• Data Processor: Any third party processing data on our behalf.
• Services: Any content, feature, or functionality offered via the Website.

This Policy applies to users in the UK, Northern Ireland, and the EU insofar as we offer services to them or process their data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU)

We only process your Personal Data when a lawful basis applies:

• Consent (e.g. marketing, cookies)
• Performance of a contract (e.g. delivering purchased content)
• Legal obligation (e.g. tax compliance)
• Legitimate interests (e.g. security, service improvement)

We specify in relevant sections which basis applies to each use.

4. What Data We Collect

4.1 Data You Provide

• Name, email, postal address
• Payment and billing information
• Communications (messages, feedback, support)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Uploaded or submitted content (e.g. reviews)

4.2 Data Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser/device information
• Referrer URL, visited pages, time stamps, logs
• Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 9)

4.3 Data from Third Parties

• Third-party login data (if permitted by you)
• Public sources or marketing partners

5. How We Use Your Data

We may use your data to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Website and Services
• Process orders, payments, and deliver content
• Communicate with you (e.g. updates, support)
• Send marketing materials (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
• Perform internal analytics and reporting
• Personalize user experience

We will not use data for purposes incompatible with those disclosed at collection.

6. Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your Personal Data with:

• Service providers and technology partners (hosting, payment, analytics)
• Affiliates or subsidiaries (if any)
• Legal/regulatory authorities (as required)
• Successors (e.g. in merger or sale)
• Other parties with your explicit consent

All third parties are contractually required to protect your data.

7. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions under UK/EU GDPR.

8. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described or comply with legal obligations.
After that, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights (UK & EU GDPR)

You have the following rights (subject to legal limitations):

• Access your data
• Correct incomplete or inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Object to processing (e.g. marketing)
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or relevant authority

To exercise these rights, contact us (see Section 13).

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

10.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device to recognize you, remember preferences, and analyze site usage.

10.2 Types of Cookies

• Essential: Required for functionality (e.g. login, sessions)
• Analytics: Measure usage and performance
• Functional: Remember preferences (e.g. language)
• Advertising: Deliver and measure ads

10.3 Consent & Control

We request consent before using non-essential cookies.
You can manage cookies in our settings panel or disable them via browser settings (which may affect functionality).

11. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

12. Minors

Our services are not directed to children under 16.
If we become aware that we collected such data, we will delete it immediately.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically.
When updated, the new version will include a revised “Last updated” date.
Significant changes may be communicated directly (e.g. by email).

14. Contact Us

For any questions or data requests:
📧 Email: belfastux@gmail.com