Privacy Policy
Welcome to Scoopivo.
Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website https://scoopivo.com (“the Site”).
By accessing or using Scoopivo, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined below, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Scoopivo is an independent online blog based in the United Kingdom that provides informative articles and digital content across various topics.
Contact details:
- Phone: +44 079 5969 7175
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 28 Frys Hill, Oxford OX4 7GW, United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via email at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal data to improve our website, personalize user experience, and ensure the smooth operation of our services.
2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or comment on articles, we may collect:
- Name and surname (if provided)
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Any information you include in your message or comments
2.2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or link
- Cookies and analytics data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website content and functionality
- To respond to your messages or inquiries
- To send you newsletters or updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
- To understand how users interact with our website and improve usability
- To ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activity
- To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given us clear permission (e.g., newsletter subscription).
- Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for operating and improving our services.
- Legal obligation: When processing is required by law.
- Contractual necessity: When we need to communicate or provide services you’ve requested.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Our website may use:
- Essential cookies – required for site functionality
- Analytics cookies – help us understand user behaviour (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies – remember your choices or settings
For more details, please review our separate Cookie Policy (if applicable).
6. How We Protect Your Data
We use a combination of technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure (HTTPS) connection
- Regular software updates and firewall protection
- Restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only
While we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data, no system is 100% secure. However, we continuously strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection.
7. Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by applicable UK laws and regulations.
Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data only with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) who process data on our behalf and under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities, if required by law or legal process
All third-party providers comply with UK GDPR requirements and data protection standards.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
As a user located in the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR:
- Right to access – You can request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to erasure – You can request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict processing – You can limit how we use your data.
- Right to object – You can object to the processing of your data under certain conditions.
- Right to data portability – You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites or online platforms.
Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
11. Children’s Privacy
Scoopivo does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16.
If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Scoopivo
Phone: +44 079 5969 7175
Email: [email protected]
Address: 28 Frys Hill, Oxford OX4 7GW, United Kingdom
