1. Copyright & Intellectual Property Provision

Ownership
All content, materials, and intellectual property made available (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and designs) are owned by or licensed to the Company and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use
Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the materials solely for personal or internal business use. No rights are granted except as expressly stated.

Restrictions
Users must not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display content without prior written consent
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices

User-Generated Content
Where users submit content:

• The user retains ownership of their content
• The user grants the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display such content for service-related purposes
• The user warrants that they have the necessary rights to submit such content

Infringement
If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us with details. We reserve the right to remove allegedly infringing material.

2. GDPR / Data Protection Provision

Data Controller
The Company acts as the data controller for personal data collected and processed through its services.

Personal Data Collected
We may collect and process:

• Identity data (e.g. name)
• Contact data (e.g. email address)
• Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type)
• Usage data (e.g. interactions with the service)

Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (e.g. improving services)
• Consent (where required)

Use of Data
Personal data is used to:

• Provide and maintain services
• Communicate with users
• Improve functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing
We may share personal data with:

• Service providers and processors acting on our behalf
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required

All third parties are required to respect the security of personal data and process it in accordance with the law.

International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) will be implemented.

Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Data Subject Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, individuals have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

Requests can be made by contacting us.

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Users can manage preferences via browser settings.

Complaints
Individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. the UK Information Commissioner’s Office).

3. General Clause (Optional but Recommended)

Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update these provisions from time to time. Any changes will be posted and, where appropriate, notified to users.