Privacy Policy

Smallholding Network: Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 2025

1. Who We Are

smallholdingnetwork.com (operated by Lee Bliss) is the "Data Controller" for your information.

Contact: admin@smallholdingnetwork.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to help you buy and sell smallholding assets:

Account Information: Name, email, and password when you register.
Listing Data: Any information you provide in an ad (e.g., telephone number, location, property photos, CPH numbers).
Technical Data: IP address and device type (collected via cookies) to improve site performance and security.
Payment Data: We use third-party processors (like Stripe/PayPal). We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data on the following "Lawful Bases":

Contract: To provide the marketplace services you requested (e.g., posting your tractor for sale).
Legitimate Interests: To prevent fraud, ensure animal welfare compliance, and improve our services.
Consent: For sending you our newsletter (which you can opt out of at any time).

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We only share it with:

Public Viewers: Any information you put in a listing (like your phone number) will be visible to the public.
Service Providers: Map providers (e.g., Google Maps/Mapbox) to show listing locations.
Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., to APHA for livestock movement investigations).

5. Data Retention & Security

Retention: We keep your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, unless we are legally required to keep it (e.g., for tax records).
Security: We use SSL encryption (HTTPS) to protect your data during transit.

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification: Fix any incorrect information.
Erasure: Ask us to delete your account and data ("Right to be Forgotten").
Object: Opt-out of marketing at any time.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to keep you logged in and to analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Contact & Complaints

If you have questions, please contact us at admin@smallholdingnetwork.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we are mishandling your data.