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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [01/08/2026]

1. Introduction

UKDobFinder.com ("UKDobFinder", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users and of individuals whose information may appear within our Service.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What information we collect;

  • How we use information;

  • The legal basis on which we process personal data;

  • Your rights under applicable data protection laws;

  • How to contact us regarding privacy matters.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

UKDobFinder operates an online people-search service that enables users to locate and access information relating to individuals from publicly available and lawfully obtained sources.

For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, UKDobFinder is the data controller in relation to personal data processed through the Website, except where otherwise stated.

3. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name;

  • Email address;

  • Account credentials;

  • Billing and payment information;

  • Communications sent to us;

  • Requests relating to privacy or data protection rights.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address;

  • Browser type and version;

  • Device information;

  • Operating system;

  • Usage and activity information;

  • Referring websites;

  • Date and time of access.

Information collected automatically through the Website, including access logs and technical usage data, is ordinarily retained for no longer than one (1) month, unless a longer retention period is required for security, fraud prevention, or compliance with legal obligations.

Information Contained Within the Service

The Service may contain information relating to identifiable individuals, including:

  • Names;

  • Dates of birth or age-related information;

  • Address-related information;

  • Electoral register information where legally available;

  • Historical public records;

  • Other publicly available personal information.

4. Sources of Information

Information displayed through the Service may be obtained from:

  • Public records;

  • Publicly available registers;

  • Government publications;

  • Open-source information;

  • Electoral and directory sources where legally permitted;

  • Licensed data suppliers;

  • Other lawful sources.

UKDobFinder does not create the underlying records and does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness.

5. How We Use Personal Data

We may process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing and operating the Service;

  • Processing user registrations and account management;

  • Delivering search results and reports;

  • Processing payments;

  • Responding to enquiries and support requests;

  • Maintaining website security;

  • Detecting fraud, misuse, and unlawful activity;

  • Improving and developing our services;

  • Complying with legal obligations.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending upon the circumstances, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

Legitimate Interests

We process personal data where necessary for our legitimate interests, including:

  • Operating a people-search service;

  • Providing information services to users;

  • Maintaining the security and integrity of the Website;

  • Preventing fraud and abuse.

Contract

We process personal data where necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.

Legal Obligation

We may process personal data where required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Consent

Where required by law, we shall obtain your consent before processing personal data for specific purposes.

7. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal data:

  • To service providers acting on our behalf;

  • To payment processors;

  • To professional advisers;

  • To regulatory authorities;

  • To law enforcement agencies where legally required;

  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, acquisition, or sale.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Providing the Service;

  • Complying with legal obligations;

  • Resolving disputes;

  • Enforcing our agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending upon the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access;

  • Unauthorised disclosure;

  • Alteration;

  • Loss;

  • Misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data;

  • Request correction of inaccurate data;

  • Request erasure of personal data;

  • Request restriction of processing;

  • Object to processing;

  • Request data portability where applicable;

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO").

We may request evidence of identity before responding to a request.

11. Removal and Suppression Requests

UKDobFinder recognises that individuals may wish to request the removal or suppression of information relating to them.

Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account:

  • Applicable legal requirements;

  • Data protection rights;

  • Freedom of expression and information;

  • Public interest considerations;

  • The source and nature of the information.

Submission of a request does not guarantee removal.

Where removal is granted, we may retain limited information necessary to record and administer the request.

12. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we shall take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by applicable data protection laws.

13. Cookies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate the Website;

  • Improve functionality;

  • Analyse usage patterns;

  • Enhance user experience.

Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.

14. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updated version shall be published on the Website and shall take effect upon publication.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.