Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 23 January 2026
This Privacy Policy outlines how CommunityTurk ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with:
• UK GDPR (2021)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• Online Safety Act 2023

1. Data Controller

BKTY LTD — Company Number: 12845913

Rugby, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

2. Personal Data We Collect

  • Account Data: name, email, encrypted password
  • Business Listings: ownership documents (optional)
  • User Content: reviews, messages, photos, event submissions
  • Location, IP, browser, device information
  • Cookie-based analytics & preferences

3. How & Why We Use Your Data

PurposeLawful Basis
Account creation & loginContract
Business listings & verificationLegitimate Interest
Community safety & moderationLegal Obligation
Email notifications & promotionsConsent

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use strictly necessary cookies for login sessions. Analytics/marketing cookies require your consent. For full details see our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing Your Data

We DO NOT sell or rent any personal data. Limited sharing may occur with:

  • Hosting providers (UK-based where possible)
  • Analytics services (IP anonymised where possible)
  • Law enforcement when legally required

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to request erasure ("Right to be forgotten")
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with ICO (ico.org.uk)

7. Safety & Moderation

Offensive, discriminatory, or illegal content may be reported using built-in tools. Verified business owners can request correction/removal of false listings.

8. Children

This platform is not directed at children under 16. Accounts under this age may be removed.

9. Data Storage & Transfers

Data is primarily processed in the UK. Any outbound transfers follow Standard Contractual Clauses.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this notice when required by law or for operational reasons. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.