Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scraper Guy ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you contact us or request our services, we may collect:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Company name and business information
• Project requirements and specifications
• Payment and billing information

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Process your requests and respond to inquiries
• Send you project updates and service-related communications
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Contract Performance: To fulfill our contractual obligations
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate with you
• Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements
• Consent: Where you have given explicit permission

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in our operations (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Project data is typically retained for 12 months after project completion.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.