PRIVACY POLICY

BeSeen Local
Effective Date: 14 October 2026

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BeSeen Local, operated by Bogdan Teleuca (sole trader, United Kingdom) (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit beseenlocal.co.uk (the “Website”), contact us, or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Data Controller

Data Controller:
Bogdan Teleuca trading as BeSeen Local
United Kingdom

Email: contact@beseenlocal.co.uk

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3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Identity Data

• Full name

• Business name (if applicable)

Contact Data

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

Application / Submission Data

• Information you choose to send in a business or driver enquiry by email

Technical Data

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visit

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4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Provide information about our services

• Assess potential driver or advertiser suitability

• Improve and secure the Website

• Prevent fraud and misuse

• Comply with legal obligations

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5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

• Legitimate Interest – to operate and improve our business

• Contract / Pre-contractual steps – when you request services

• Consent – for non-essential cookies or marketing (if applicable)

• Legal Obligation – where required by law

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6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Website hosting providers

• IT and technical service providers

• Professional advisers (legal/accounting)

• Authorities where legally required

We do not sell personal data.

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7. International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented in line with UK GDPR requirements.

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8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes.
Enquiry data is generally retained for a reasonable period unless deletion is requested and no overriding legal basis applies.

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9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction

• Request deletion (where applicable)

• Object to processing

• Restrict processing

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, email:
contact@beseenlocal.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no system can be guaranteed fully secure.

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11. Online Payments (Future Implementation)

At present, this Website does not process online payments.
If online payments are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

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12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The Effective Date indicates the latest revision.