Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21/11/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Core Web UK (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal information. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We are a sole-trader business:
Core Web UK
Owned by: Toufik Beladi
Address: 125 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6PU
Email: info@corewebuk.co.uk
GDPR enquiries: privacy@corewebuk.co.uk
Phone: 07821 004213

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide our services or respond to you. This includes:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business name

• Project details

• Messages sent through our contact form

• Email subscription details

We do not collect payment card details on our website. Payments will be securely processed by Stripe.

We do not use Google Analytics, tracking pixels, advertising cookies, or behavioural tracking tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Provide quotations

• Deliver web design, SEO and maintenance services

• Manage invoices and payments

• Send agreed updates or subscription information

• Maintain business records

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data using the following legal bases:

• Contract – to provide a service you have requested

• Legitimate interest – to respond to enquiries and maintain communication

• Consent – for email marketing (if you subscribe)

• Legal obligation – to keep financial records

4. How We Store & Protect Your Information

Your data is stored securely through:

• Hostinger (website hosting)

• Email service (encrypted mail servers)

• Stripe (if using card payments)

We take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your data when necessary to run our business:

• Hostinger – website hosting

• Stripe – secure payment processing

• Email provider – to receive and send messages

We never sell or rent your data.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months

• Client project data: up to 6 years (for tax/legal purposes)

• Email subscriptions: until you unsubscribe

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Object to processing

• Request a copy of the data we hold

To exercise your rights, email: privacy@corewebuk.co.uk

8. Cookies

We only use essential cookies required for website functionality.
See our Cookie Policy for full details.

9. Payments via Stripe

If you purchase services or subscriptions online:

• All card details are handled by Stripe, not by us

• Stripe processes your data according to its own Privacy Policy

• We never see or store your card numbers

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this page occasionally. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.