Legal
Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 16 January 2026
Data Controller
CHECKALL.CO.UK
privacy@checkall.co.uk
What we collect
- •Usage data: IP, browser, OS, pages viewed, timestamps
- •Device info: type, identifiers, mobile network
- •Approximate location from IP
- •Account info (if you sign in): email, name, encrypted password, saved companies/preferences
- •Analytics: searches, filters, pages visited, session duration
How we use it
- •Provide and maintain the service
- •Personalise saved searches and preferences
- •Analyse usage to improve the product
- •Detect and prevent security issues
- •Meet legal obligations
Legal bases (UK GDPR)
- •Legitimate Interests: operations, analytics, security
- •Consent: cookies (where required), marketing (if applicable)
- •Legal Obligation: compliance with UK law
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected
- •Usage data (IP, browser, OS, pages, timestamps)
- •Device info (type, identifiers, mobile network)
- •Approximate location (IP-based)
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the service. See Cookie Policy below.
User Account (if applicable)
- •Email, name, encrypted password
- •Saved companies and preferences
Analytics
- •Search queries and filters
- •Pages visited and interactions
- •Session duration and frequency
How We Use Your Information
Purposes
- •Provide and maintain the service
- •Personalise experience (saved searches, preferences)
- •Analyse usage to improve the product
- •Detect and prevent technical/security issues
- •Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis (UK GDPR)
- •Legitimate Interests: operations, analytics, security
- •Consent: cookies (where required), marketing (if used)
- •Legal Obligation: compliance with UK laws
Data Sources
All sponsor company data is public:
- •UK Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors
- •UK National Archives historical records
- •Companies House API
This includes company names, addresses, license status, and routes. We do not collect personal data about individual employees of sponsor companies.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share with
- •Service Providers: hosting, CDN, analytics (under DPAs)
- •Legal Requirements: when required by law or to protect rights
- •Business Transfers: merger/acquisition notifications
Third-Party Services
- •MongoDB Atlas (EU)
- •Redis (EC2 EU)
- •IP Geolocation API (approximate location only)
Data Retention
- •Usage Logs: 90 days
- •Account Data: until deletion or 2 years inactivity
- •Analytics: aggregated indefinitely; individual data anonymised after 12 months
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
- •Access, Rectification, Erasure (right to be forgotten)
- •Restrict Processing, Data Portability, Object
- •Withdraw consent (cookies/marketing)
Exercise your rights
Email privacy@checkall.co.uk. We respond within 30 days.
Complain to the ICO
UK ICO: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ • 0303 123 1113
Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Small text files stored on your device to help operate and improve the service.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core functionality (login, saved searches, security) | Session / 1 year | Legitimate Interest (strictly necessary) |
| Analytics | Usage to improve the service (views, searches, duration) | 12 months | Consent (via banner) |
| Preference | Remember settings (theme, language, dismissed notices) | 1 year | Consent |
Managing cookies
- •Cookie banner: accept/dismiss non-essential cookies
- •Browser settings: block or delete cookies
- •Opt-out tools: cookie settings in your account/preferences (if available)
Blocking essential cookies may break core features.
International Transfers
Data is primarily stored in EU/UK (AWS Europe, MongoDB Atlas EU). If transferred outside UK/EU, we apply UK GDPR-compliant DPAs and Standard Contractual Clauses.
Children's Privacy
Service is not for individuals under 18. If such data is found, it will be deleted immediately.
Security
Encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted storage, access controls, authentication, and regular security reviews. No internet transmission is 100% secure.
Changes
We update this policy periodically. We post changes with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use means acceptance.
Contact
Email: privacy@checkall.co.uk
Website: https://checkall.co.uk/contact