Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 December 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how HubSearch (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our website www.hubsearch.co.uk.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. Who We Are
Website: https://www.hubsearch.co.uk
Contact email: hubsearchinfo@gmail.com
HubSearch operates a UK-based classified listings platform.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name or username
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Account login information
- Listings, messages, and content you submit
- IP address and basic device/browser information
- Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from anyone under the age of 18.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage user accounts
- To allow users to post and manage listings
- To enable communication between users
- To provide customer support
- To moderate content and prevent misuse, fraud, or unlawful activity
- To improve and maintain the website
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Contract – where processing is necessary to provide our services
- Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our platform
- Consent – where required (such as for cookies or marketing communications)
- Legal obligation – where required by law
5. Cookies
HubSearch uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the website and improve user experience.
Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or cookie settings.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:
- Website hosting and technical service providers
- Security and fraud-prevention services
- Analytics providers (where consent has been given)
All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with data protection laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
9. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: hubsearchinfo@gmail.com