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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026 | Effective date: April 2026

Data Controller:

UltraScout AI Ltd

Company number: 17145129

Registered in England and Wales

5 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SG, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy explains how UltraScout AI Ltd ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal data when you use our website or SaaS platform, in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

We do not sell your personal data. We collect only what we need to provide and improve our services.

1. What Personal Data We Collect

1.1 Information you provide

1.2 Information collected automatically

2. Legal Basis for Processing

PurposeLegal Basis (UK GDPR Art. 6)
Account management and service deliveryPerformance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Processing subscription paymentsPerformance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Transactional emails (confirmations, notifications, password resets)Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Customer support and enquiriesLegitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Marketing communications (opted-in only)Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — withdrawable at any time
Platform improvement and usage analysisLegitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Fraud detection and securityLegitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Legal and regulatory complianceLegal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))

3. Cookies

We request your consent before loading analytics cookies. Strictly necessary cookies (session, security) are always active. See our Cookie Policy for full details and how to manage preferences.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data. We share it only with trusted processors where necessary:

RecipientPurposeLocation
Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud)Platform hosting and data storageEEA/UK/USA (IDTA/SCCs)
Payment processor (Stripe)Subscription payment processingUSA (IDTA/SCCs)
Email delivery providerTransactional and marketing emailsUSA (IDTA/SCCs)
Google Analytics (consent only)Website usage analytics, IP anonymisedUSA (IDTA/SCCs)
AI platforms (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, Perplexity)Running AI visibility queries (brand/company names only, not personal data)USA (IDTA/SCCs)
Legal and regulatory authoritiesWhere required by law or court orderUK/as required

All processors are bound by data processing agreements and may only act on our instructions.

5. International Transfers

Where we transfer data outside the UK, we use UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Contact us for details of specific safeguards.

6. Data Retention

Data CategoryRetention Period
Account and profile dataDuration of account, plus 2 years after closure
Analysis reports and resultsDuration of account; deleted within 90 days of closure
Payment and billing records7 years (HMRC requirement)
Email and support communications2 years from last contact
Marketing consent recordsUntil withdrawn, plus 2 years
Website analytics (anonymised)26 months
Security and access logs90 days

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Email [email protected] to exercise any of these rights. We will respond within one calendar month.

8. Right to Complain

If you are not satisfied, you may complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office

Website: ico.org.uk  |  Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Please contact us first — we would like the opportunity to resolve your concern.

9. Security

We implement encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, security monitoring, and contractual security requirements for all processors. In the event of a personal data breach likely to risk your rights, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours and affected individuals without undue delay.

10. Children

Our services are for business users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. Contact us immediately if you believe we hold a child's data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We will notify registered users by email of material changes at least 14 days before they take effect, and update the date at the top of this page.

12. Contact

UltraScout AI Ltd

Company number: 17145129

5 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SG, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]