Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1) Who we are

The UK Competition Platform Standards Authority (UKCPSA) acts as the data controller for information described in this policy.
Contact: hello@ukcpsa.com | UKCPSA Limited, 3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A4NE

2) What personal data we collect

We aim to collect only what we need:

Corporate member contact details (e.g., work email addresses, names/roles, company name, billing/admin contacts).
Newsletter details (email address and communication preferences).
Website analytics data collected via cookies (aggregated usage statistics; no direct identifiers).
We do not operate consumer accounts on this site.

3) How we use your data (purposes & lawful bases)

Membership administration (e.g., onboarding, invoicing, service updates): Contract / Legitimate Interests.
Operational communications to members (e.g., standards updates, service notices): Legitimate Interests.
Newsletter / marketing emails: Consent (where required) or Legitimate Interests for existing corporate members; you can unsubscribe at any time.
Website analytics: Legitimate Interests (to improve our site) via cookies.

4) Cookies & analytics

We use cookies only for analytics to understand website performance and improve user experience. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies won’t block access to the site, but analytics may be limited.

5) Data sharing

We don’t sell your data. We may share limited data with trusted service providers (e.g., email/newsletter platforms, website/IT providers, analytics tools) under contracts that protect your information. Data may be disclosed if required by law.

6) International transfers

If our service providers process data outside the UK, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., IDTA/Addendum to the EU SCCs or equivalent) to protect your information.

7) Data retention

Corporate membership data: kept for the duration of membership and up to 24 months thereafter for record-keeping, queries, and legal obligations.
Newsletter data: kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Analytics data: retained per our analytics provider’s standard retention limits.

8) Your rights (UK GDPR)

You may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and port your data, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise rights, contact us at hello@ukcpsa.com. You can also complain to the ICO (ico.org.uk) if you’re unhappy with how we handle your data.

9) Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

10) Children

This website and our services are directed to organisations and professionals. We do not knowingly collect data relating to children.

11) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date.

12) Email communications (detail)

Operational emails: You may receive essential service messages related to your corporate membership.
Newsletter: We’ll only send our newsletter where permitted (e.g., your consent or our legitimate interests for existing corporate members). Every email includes a clear unsubscribe link.

Disclaimer: The UKCPSA is an independent body and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or regulated by any UK Government department. All information, guidance, and certification provided by the UKCPSA are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Independent professional advice should be sought for specific legal matters.