Welcome to Screwfixs.co.uk. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of everyone who visits our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it and what choices you have when using our website.
By accessing Screwfixs.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Screwfixs.co.uk is an independent informational website that publishes articles, guides and information relating to tools, hardware, building supplies, home improvement products and related topics.
Website: https://screwfixs.co.uk/
Email: sales@kiwiseoexpert.com
Website Operator: [Insert your full legal name or registered business name]
Postal Address: [Insert your business or postal address and country]
We are an independent publisher. We are not owned by, affiliated with, sponsored by or officially connected to Screwfix Direct Limited or Kingfisher plc.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our website.
Information You Provide
When you contact us by email or through an available contact form, we may collect:
- Your name.
- Your email address.
- The subject of your enquiry.
- Information included in your message.
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal or financial information through ordinary email.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider or website security services.
This information may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device and operating system information.
- Pages visited.
- Date and time of your visit.
- Referring website or webpage.
- General website usage information.
We use this information to maintain website security, understand visitor activity and improve the performance of our content.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to questions and messages.
- To provide and maintain our website.
- To improve website content and user experience.
- To identify technical errors and security problems.
- To understand website performance and visitor activity.
- To prevent spam, fraudulent activity and misuse.
- To comply with applicable legal requirements.
- To manage advertising and advertising preferences where advertising services are enabled.
We do not sell visitors’ personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
Where applicable, we process personal information under an appropriate legal basis.
These may include:
- Legitimate interests: Responding to enquiries, maintaining website security and improving website functionality.
- Consent: Using non-essential cookies, advertising technologies and analytics tools where consent is required.
- Legal obligation: Processing or retaining information when required by applicable law.
We only rely on a legal basis that is appropriate for the relevant processing activity.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Screwfixs.co.uk may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors interact with our pages.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They may help us:
- Remember website preferences.
- Maintain essential website functionality.
- Understand website traffic.
- Measure advertising performance.
- Display relevant advertisements when advertising services are enabled.
You can learn more by visiting our Cookie Policy.
Where required by law, we obtain your permission before using non-essential cookies.
6. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We may use Google AdSense or other advertising services in the future to display advertisements on our website.
When Google AdSense is enabled, Google and other third-party advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses or similar technologies to collect information about visitors and display advertisements.
Google may use advertising cookies to serve advertisements based on a visitor’s previous visits to this website or other websites.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use this information to provide and measure advertisements.
You can learn more about Google’s data practices here:
How Google Uses Information From Sites or Apps That Use Its Services
Visitors can manage personalized advertising preferences through:
You can also visit AboutAds.info to learn about opting out of certain third-party advertising cookies.
Where required, we will provide an appropriate consent management mechanism before advertising cookies and other non-essential technologies are used.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate and improve our website.
These may include:
- Website hosting providers.
- Website security and spam protection services.
- Website analytics providers.
- Email communication providers.
- Advertising partners.
- Technical performance services.
These providers may process certain technical or personal information when necessary to deliver their services.
Their handling of information is subject to their respective privacy policies and applicable data protection requirements.
8. External Website Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites, including manufacturer websites, retailers, government resources and other informational platforms.
When you visit an external website, its own privacy policy and terms apply.
We do not control the privacy practices, content or security arrangements of websites operated by third parties.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
9. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
For example:
- Contact messages may be retained while an enquiry is being handled and for a reasonable period afterwards.
- Security records may be retained for as long as needed to investigate or prevent security issues.
- Technical and analytics information may be retained according to the settings and retention policies of the relevant service provider.
- Information may be kept longer where required by law.
When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or securely dispose of it.
10. International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom or the country where you live.
Where applicable data protection laws require additional safeguards, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that personal information receives suitable protection.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request corrections to inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Request restrictions on certain processing activities.
- Object to processing in certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
- Request a copy of your information in a portable format where applicable.
To exercise a relevant privacy right, contact us at:
Email: sales@kiwiseoexpert.com
If you are in the United Kingdom and believe your personal information has been handled improperly, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website provides general informational content about tools, hardware and home improvement.
It is not designed to collect personal information from children intentionally. Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information to us can contact us so that we can review the matter.
13. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website features, advertising services, technology or legal requirements change.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.
15. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:
Website: https://screwfixs.co.uk/
Email: sales@kiwiseoexpert.com
We appreciate your trust in our website.