This privacy policy explains how TV Licence UK (tvlicense.uk) collects, uses and stores information when you visit this website. We handle all data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
TV Licence UK is an independent information website. We are not affiliated with the BBC, TV Licensing, or any UK government department. For queries about this privacy policy, contact us at contact@tvlicense.uk.
What Information We Collect
Information collected automatically
When you visit this website, our server and analytics tools may automatically collect the following:
- Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
- The pages you visit and time spent on each page
- The browser and device type you are using
- The website that referred you to this site
- The country or region you are visiting from
Information you provide voluntarily
If you contact us by email, we will collect the email address you provide and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your enquiry and do not share it with third parties.
Cookies
This website uses cookies. We use the following types:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the site. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled.
- Advertising cookies: If display advertising is shown on this site, third-party advertising partners may place cookies to serve relevant advertisements.
How We Use Your Information
- Operate and improve this website
- Understand how visitors use our content
- Respond to enquiries sent to us by email
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics. View Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google Fonts: Fonts loaded from Google's servers may log your IP address.
- Display advertising networks: May use cookies to serve relevant ads.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to access, correct, delete or object to processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@tvlicense.uk. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
Data Retention
Contact enquiry emails are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in line with the settings of each platform (typically 26 months for Google Analytics). Server logs are retained for up to 90 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.