Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy while using Budgetroom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect from you

We may collect personal information that you provide us when you register on our website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, when you participate in activities on the website, or otherwise contact us.

Personal Data:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Payment Information
  • Property Listings and Search Information

Usage Data:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Operating System
  • Access Times
  • Pages Viewed
  • Referring Website

Registration Information:

  • When you register on our website, we collect your name, gender, email, and search preferences. This information helps create your user account, publish adverts, and facilitate interactions with other members.

Advert Information:

  • Any data included in your adverts will be stored and displayed to allow users to search and respond to adverts.

Sensitive Personal Data:

  • If you submit sensitive data during advert posting, your consent is required by ticking a box. This data is collected and shared based on your consent

Correspondence Information:

  • We collect information from any communications between you and us, such as emails, to resolve issues and enhance our services.

User Communications:

  • Information from messages exchanged with other users via our on-site system may be monitored to investigate breaches or illegal activity.

Automatically Collected Information:

  • We gather data about your website visits, including IP address, location, browser type, and usage patterns, to manage and improve the site.

Third-Party Data:

  • We may receive data from third parties, such as identity verification services or social media profiles if you log in using platforms like Facebook.

How We Use Your Information

  • Service Provision: To create and manage your account, publish adverts, and facilitate user interactions.

  • Communication: To send updates, support messages, and marketing communications (if you haven't opted out).

  • Legal and Security: To comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety and security of our users.

Information Sharing

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who help us operate our business.

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with laws or respond to legal requests.

  • Business Transfers: In case of a merger or sale, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Turning Off Cookies

If you prefer not to have cookies installed on your computer, you can adjust your internet browser settings to reject cookies. All modern browsers provide options to change your cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser. For detailed instructions, you can refer to the links below or use the 'Help' option in your browser:

  • Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
  • Cookie settings in Firefox
  • Cookie settings in Chrome
  • Cookie settings in Safari

We recommend not turning off cookies while using Budgetroom, as this may limit your ability to use many of the services on our site. Please note, by continuing to browse our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this privacy policy.

Data Security and Retention

  • We implement security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

We implement appropriate technological and operational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access or unlawful processing. Your information will be retained according to our data retention policy or as long as legally required or permitted.

Although we strive to protect your data with appropriate security measures, we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted over the internet due to its inherent risks.

Data Security and Retention

We collect data from users worldwide. The information we collect will be transferred to the UK and will be subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rather than the laws of your resident country.

We do not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless you have given consent, it is necessary to provide requested services, or it is required or permitted by law.

Payment Information

All payments for products or services offered through our site, including adverts or Early Bird access, are processed via a secure server provided by our third-party payment processors: Stripe, credit or debit card and PayPal. We do not collect, store, any other payment information on our servers. Our site is accredited by Safe Buy.

Third-Party Content, Websites, and Contributors

Our website may include content and links to third-party websites and microsites. Advertisements on our site may also link to the advertiser's website, and these third parties may use cookies on your computer.

We do not control third-party websites, advertisements, or cookies and accept no responsibility or liability for them. This privacy policy does not apply to third-party websites, microsites, advertisements, or cookies. Any information collected by third parties through links on our website will be governed by their respective privacy policies. Please review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of these third-party sites to understand how they collect and use your data and their cookie usage practices.

Changes to our privacy policy are part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with data protection regulations. We understand the importance of

Payment Information

Your Right

keeping you informed about how we handle your personal data. Here's what you can expect regarding changes to our privacy policy:

1.  Prior Notification:

If we plan to introduce significant changes that may affect your rights or the way we process your personal data, we will provide you with prior notification. This will give you an opportunity to understand the changes and, if necessary, take any actions you deem appropriate.

2.  Feedback and Questions:

Your feedback is valuable to us. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding our privacy policy or any changes therein, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are committed to respond to your questions in a timely and open manner.

2.  Maintaining Compliance:

We are dedicated to complying with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Our privacy policy is designed to reflect these commitments and ensure your rights are respected and upheld.

By providing clear and accessible information about changes to our privacy policy, we aim to foster trust and transparency in our relationship with you, our valued user.

We appreciate you entrusting us with your personal information.