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Privacy policy
How SouthamptonPro collects and uses personal information under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Last updated 2 November 2026.
Who we are
SouthamptonPro is run by Local Trades & Business Recommendations, 4 Broadleaf Close, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 4AY. Local Trades & Business Recommendations is the data controller for information collected through this website. Contact us through the Contact page with any privacy question or request, or write to us at that address.
What we collect
Account details (name, email, and optionally phone and postcode); quote requests and job details you submit; recommendations you write; business profile, credential and insurance documents supplied by owners; and payment records for memberships and adverts (card details are handled by our payment provider, never stored by us).
Why we use it and our lawful basis
To run your account and send your quote requests to matching businesses (contract); to moderate recommendations, check credentials and prevent fraud (legitimate interests); to keep financial records (legal obligation); and to show Google adverts using cookies only where you consent.
Who we share it with
Businesses you request quotes from receive the job details and contact information you choose to send. We use trusted providers for hosting, email delivery, payments and AI-assisted drafting. If you accept advertising cookies, Google receives device and browsing data for advert delivery and measurement. We never sell your information.
How long we keep it
Account data is kept while your account is open and deleted within 90 days of closure; quote requests for up to 2 years; financial records for 6 years as required by law.
Your rights
You can ask to access, correct, delete or export your data, object to or restrict its use, and withdraw consent at any time (use Cookie settings in the footer for adverts). You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.