Privacy Policy

The Deals Store

Last updated: 09 February 2026.

1. Introduction

The Deals Store respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you use thedealsstore.uk.

The Deals Store is a UK based platform that allows retailers to promote deals and allows buyers to discover offers and visit retailer websites. We do not sell products or process payments.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Website: thedealsstore.uk

Service: UK deal discovery and retailer promotion platform

For data protection purposes, The Deals Store is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact email:contact@thedealsstore.uk

3. Information We Collect

Retailer Information

When retailers create accounts or submit deals, we may collect:

name and contact details
business name
company registration number
VAT number where applicable
business address
website URL
email address
phone numbers
social media links
login credentials
payment and billing information for platform services

Buyer Information

Buyers do not need accounts to browse deals. However, we may collect information when buyers:

submit deal reports
provide feedback or recommendations
contact support

This may include:

email address
screenshots or proof of purchase
order numbers
feedback details

Automatically Collected Information

When users visit our website, we may collect:

IP address
browser type
device type
usage data
pages visited
referral source
cookies and analytics data

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

operate and manage the platform
verify retailer business details
review and moderate deal submissions
process verification requests
review buyer reports
respond to enquiries
improve platform performance
prevent fraud or abuse
comply with legal obligations

5. Verification Checks

Where retailers request verification, we may review publicly available business information including:

Companies House records
VAT registration where applicable
business websites
contact details
publicly listed business addresses
social media accounts

Verification confirms information at the time of checking only.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following UK GDPR lawful bases:

Contract performance for retailer accounts and services
Legitimate interests to operate and secure the platform
Legal obligations where required
Consent where applicable, such as marketing communications

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share data with:

payment providers
website hosting providers
analytics providers
fraud prevention tools
legal or regulatory authorities where required

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

8. External Retailer Websites

Deals listed on The Deals Store link to external retailer websites. We are not responsible for privacy practices on third party websites. Users should review retailer privacy policies before making purchases.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

operate the platform
maintain transparency records
comply with legal obligations
resolve disputes

Retailer account information may be retained for compliance and audit purposes after account closure.

10. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to:

understand website usage
improve performance
measure traffic and engagement

Users can control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

11. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.

12. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, users may:

request access to their personal data
request correction of inaccurate data
request deletion where applicable
object to certain processing
request restriction of processing
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests can be made by contacting us at: contact@thedealsstore.uk.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Deals Store is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:

Email: contact@thedealsstore.uk.
Website: https://www.thedealsstore.uk.