1. Introduction
WANTED PEOPLE UK ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data Controller
WANTED PEOPLE UK is the data controller for the personal data we collect.
3. Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
Account Information
Name, email address, phone number
Lead Information
Description, location details, uploaded media
Usage Data
IP address, browser type, pages visited
Cookies
Essential and analytical cookies
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
- Contract: To provide our services to registered users
- Legal Obligation: To comply with law enforcement requests
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our platform and prevent fraud
5. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process and forward leads to relevant authorities
- Communicate with you about your account and submissions
- Improve platform security and functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
Law Enforcement
UK police forces for case-related leads
Service Providers
Hosting, email, and analytics services
Legal Requirements
When required by law or court order
✓ We never sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is typically retained for 3 years after account deletion. Lead data may be retained longer for legal purposes.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification
Correct inaccurate data
Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Restriction
Limit how we process your data
Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Object
Object to certain processing activities
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
10. International Transfers
Your data is primarily stored and processed within the UK/EEA. If we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
privacy@wantedpeople.ukTo lodge a complaint with the ICO:
ico.org.uk