Who we are
This website is owned and operated by History of Use Surveys (UK-based).
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via the contact form on our website: https://www.historyofusesurveys.com.
Our website is hosted by Fasthosts Internet Limited, a UK-based web hosting provider. Their privacy policy is available at: https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/terms/privacy-policy.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our contact form, including: Your full name, your Company name, your Company email address, Your Message (comments or inquiries). We collect this data only to respond to inquiries. We do not use your data for marketing, sell it, or share it with third parties. We do not collect or store financial, sensitive, or high-risk personal data.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and EU GDPR, we process personal data based on: Consent – By submitting your details, you consent to us using them to respond to your inquiry; Legitimate Interest – We process your data to communicate with you regarding your request. We do not process sensitive personal data or engage in automated decision-making.
Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies for security and performance. We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies. Temporary cookies may be set for session security but do not store personal data and are deleted when you close your browser. If you wish to manage or delete cookies, you can do so through your browser settings.
Embedded content from other websites
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or links). Embedded content from external websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly. These external websites may: Collect data about you; Use cookies; Track your interaction with their content. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of external sites. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with embedded content.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, share, or distribute your personal data to third parties. However, we may use secure third-party service providers (e.g., email hosting, web hosting) to operate our website and communications.
How long we retain your data
Contact form submissions are retained for six (6) months for customer service purposes. We do not use collected information for marketing purposes.
What rights you have over your data
You can access the data we hold about you and withdraw consent at any time. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. To exercise your rights, please contact us via our contact form at: https://www.historyofusesurveys.com
How We Protect Your Data
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Fasthosts Internet Limited takes security seriously and implements measures to protect your data, including (non-exhaustive): Encrypted communication via SSL (Secure Socket Layer); Secure web hosting with firewall protection; Access control restrictions to limit data access to authorized personnel only.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, with the last updated date.
Last Updated: [2025]