Last updated: 3 July 2025

Welcome to Let the pounds look after themselves. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.letthepoundslookafterthemselves.co.uk (“Site”), in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of the UK GDPR, Let the pounds look after themselves is the data controller of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Personal Information: such as your name, email address or other details you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts or contact us directly.

• Usage Data: including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages and referring URLs, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience on our Site.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal information under the following lawful bases as defined by the UK GDPR:

• Consent – when you opt in to newsletters or marketing communications;

• Legitimate Interests – to operate, improve and secure our website;

• Legal Obligation – if required to comply with applicable laws.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate and maintain our website;

• Improve and personalise your experience;

• Send newsletters, updates and promotional materials (if you opt in);

• Respond to your comments, questions or requests;

• Monitor and analyse usage and trends to improve our Site;

• Comply with legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services or email newsletter tools) but only as necessary and under contracts requiring them to protect your data.

6. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. Where this occurs, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or equivalent legal mechanisms.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights Under the UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you;

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

• Request erasure of your data (the “right to be forgotten”);

• Object to or restrict processing of your data;

• Request data portability to another service provider;

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;

• Lodge a complaint with the ICO if you believe we are not complying with data protection law.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to collect information about your preferences and to improve your experience on our Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect functionality.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, but please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with the “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: hello@letthepoundslookafterthemselves.co.uk
Website: www.letthepoundslookafterthemselves.co.uk

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk/