Privacy Policy
UsedLens.co.uk (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our price comparison service.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly:
- Email address — only if you subscribe to price alerts
- Contact details — if you get in touch via our contact form
Information collected automatically:
- IP address (for security and approximate geographic relevance)
- Search queries (to improve our index and relevance)
- Click data (which products and retailers you click on)
- Basic device information (browser type, operating system)
How we use your information
- To provide and improve the price comparison service
- To send price alerts if you’ve subscribed
- To analyse usage patterns and fix problems
- To respond to enquiries
Cookies and local storage
We use only essential cookies required for the site to function:
- Session cookies (CFID, CFTOKEN): Expire when you close your browser
- We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking cookies
- We do not use advertising cookies
Browser local storage: When you click a product listing, the search term you used is saved to your browser’s local storage so we can show it as a “Recent search” on future visits. This data:
- Is stored only in your browser — it is never transmitted to our servers
- Contains only the search terms you typed, not any personal information
- Stores a maximum of 6 recent searches
- Can be cleared at any time using the “Clear” link next to your recent searches
Data sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. When you click a product link you will be redirected to the retailer’s website, which has its own privacy policy. We may share information only to comply with legal obligations.
Affiliate relationships
As described on our About page, we participate in affiliate programmes with some retailers. When you click through and make a purchase we may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay and does not influence our search results.
Data security
We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information against unauthorised access. No internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Opt out of email alerts at any time via the unsubscribe link
Data retention
- Alert email addresses: until you unsubscribe
- Search data: anonymised after 90 days
- Click data: aggregated and anonymised after 30 days
Children’s privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes.
Contact
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