Privacy Policy
This policy describes the main categories of information BankOfferScout.co.uk may process when operating a publishing, analytics, advertising and contact website.
Information generated by website use
Web servers and security systems may process technical data such as IP address, browser information, requested pages, timestamps and diagnostic information. This data can be necessary to deliver pages, maintain security, investigate abuse and understand technical performance.
Analytics data
Where analytics tools are configured and permitted, they may collect information about visits, navigation, device type and interaction with pages. We use analytics to understand which content is useful, identify broken journeys and improve site performance rather than to make individual banking decisions for readers.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies or comparable technologies may support essential site functions, analytics, advertising measurement and affiliate attribution. Non-essential technologies should be handled in accordance with the consent and configuration requirements that apply to the deployed site.
Contact information
If a reader contacts BankOfferScout, the information they choose to provide may be processed to respond, investigate a correction, manage a commercial enquiry or maintain an appropriate record. Readers should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive financial information.
Third-party services
The deployed website may use third-party analytics, advertising, hosting, security or affiliate services. Those services can process data under their own terms and privacy notices. The exact list of active services should be reviewed whenever the site's production configuration changes.
Retention and security
Information should be retained only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected, legal obligations, security or recordkeeping. Reasonable technical and organisational measures should be used to protect site and contact data, while recognising that no internet transmission is completely risk-free.
Your choices and rights
Depending on the law that applies to a reader and the processing involved, rights can include access, correction, deletion, objection or restrictions on certain processing. Cookie and browser controls can also affect non-essential tracking. A production privacy contact route should be used for formal requests.
Data minimisation and account security
BankOfferScout is designed primarily as a research publication rather than an online-banking service. Readers should not submit banking credentials, card security details, one-time passcodes or other information that would allow access to a financial account. Contact channels should be used only for information needed to handle the enquiry. If sensitive information is sent unnecessarily, it may not be possible to use it and it should not be treated as a secure way to communicate with a bank.
Where site analytics or similar measurement tools are used, the purpose is to understand site use, performance and content effectiveness rather than to make banking decisions about individual readers. The exact data collected can depend on the tools enabled on the site and the settings chosen by the visitor, browser or device.
External services and links
BankOfferScout pages can link to banks, official bodies and other third-party websites. Those sites operate under their own privacy notices, cookie practices and security controls. Following an external link can therefore result in data being processed by an organisation that is independent from BankOfferScout. Readers should review the relevant third-party notice when they provide information or begin an application.
Privacy practices can change as site features and service providers change. This page should be reviewed when new analytics, advertising, forms or other data-processing features are introduced so that the description remains aligned with the site that readers actually use.
Important note
Banking products, provider terms and relevant rules can change. Product-specific information should be checked against the current provider material and, where appropriate, the relevant official source before action.