Welcome to www.phones.co.uk (the "Website"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Website.
www.phones.co.uk is operated by Fruit Smoothie, a trading name of DC Online Limited registered in England and Wales (15529959), 71-75, Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.
For the purposes of data protection laws, we are the “data controller” of your personal information.
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Information you provide when signing up for newsletters, completing forms, or contacting us.
IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Pages you visit, time spent on the Website, and other browsing behaviours through cookies and similar technologies.
Data from affiliate links and referral programs that track interactions with third-party providers.
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
‐ To provide and improve our comparison services.
‐ To personalise your experience on the Website.
‐ To send marketing communications (with your consent).
‐ To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
‐ Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies.
‐ Contract: To provide services requested by you.
‐ Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
‐ Legitimate interests: For Website functionality, analytics, and fraud prevention.
We may share your information with:
‐ Third-party providers whose services are listed on the Website.
‐ Affiliate networks to track referrals.
‐ Service providers who assist in operating the Website (e.g., hosting and analytics).
‐ Authorities or regulators if required by law.
The Website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us:
‐ Analyse Website traffic and usage patterns.
‐ Display relevant advertisements.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
Under UK and GDPR laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
‐ Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
‐ Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
‐ Deletion: Request the deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
‐ Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
‐ Data portability: Request the transfer of your data to another service provider.
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Please check this page regularly for updates.