This Privacy Policy describes how Customwordsearch ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use customwordsearch.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

Operator: Customwordsearch

Contact email: contact@customwordsearch.com

For any questions about your personal data, please contact us at the email above.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Information you provide when contacting us (name, email, message content)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral source)
• Cookie data as described in our Cookie Policy

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiries
• Improve our Site and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on: consent (when you contact us or accept cookies), legitimate interests (site operation and improvement), and legal obligations.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers who assist in operating our Site (e.g. hosting), subject to strict confidentiality. We may disclose data if required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to: access your data, rectify inaccuracies, erase data, restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@customwordsearch.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk).

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.

9. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.