Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

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Who we are

freeguideto.com is operated by Citizens Information & Advice Bureau (Blackpool Advice) Ltd, trading as Blackpool Advice ("we", "us"). We are the data controller for this website. You can contact us at [privacy@freeguideto.com] or [Blackpool Advice postal address]. [If registered with the ICO, add registration number here.]

What we collect

Browsing data: when you visit, basic technical data (such as anonymised analytics about pages viewed) may be collected to understand how the site is used. If and when we offer a newsletter or download, we collect the email address you choose to give us, and only use it for the purpose you gave it for.

Cookies and analytics

We aim to use privacy-friendly, cookie-light analytics. Where any non-essential cookies are used, we will ask for your consent first, as required by UK PECR. [Confirm your analytics provider and update this section accordingly.]

Affiliate links

Some links on this site are affiliate or referral links. If you click one and sign up or buy, the provider may set their own cookies and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Those providers have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to read.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have rights to access, correct, or erase your personal data, to object to or restrict processing, and to data portability. To exercise any of these, contact us using the details above. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

Changes

We may update this policy; the "last updated" date shows when.