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BACKLYST – PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Backlyst (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our platform (“Platform”) or submit your details through our website.

Backlyst may collect personal data through account registration, platform use, and email capture forms (including pre-launch registration and contact forms).

We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

Backlyst is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact:
support@backlyst.co.uk

3. DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

3.1 Identity Data

  • Name
  • Username
  • Business name

3.2 Contact Data

  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)

3.3 Account Data

  • Login credentials
  • Account settings
  • Subscription details

3.4 Website Data

  • Domains submitted
  • Website metadata
  • Verification data (e.g., DNS records)

3.5 Transaction Data

  • Credits used or earned
  • Task activity
  • Payment records (via third-party providers)

3.6 Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Usage data

3.7 Communications Data

  • Messages sent via the Platform
  • Support enquiries
  • Information submitted through contact or email capture forms

4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your data to:

  • Provide and operate the Platform
  • Manage your account and subscriptions
  • Facilitate tasks and interactions between users
  • Verify website ownership and prevent fraud
  • Improve platform functionality and performance
  • Communicate with you (service updates, support)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4.1 Email Capture and Pre-Registration

We may collect your email address through contact forms, registration forms, or pre-launch sign-up forms in order to:

  • Build a waiting list or early access group
  • Notify you when Backlyst launches
  • Provide updates, features, and announcements

4.2 Marketing Communications (With Consent)

Where you have provided your consent, we may use your email address to:

  • Send updates about Backlyst
  • Promote platform features and services
  • Share relevant marketing communications

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide the Platform where you create an account
  • Legitimate interests – to improve services, maintain security, and prevent fraud
  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
  • Consent – where you submit your details through:
    • Email capture forms
    • Contact forms
    • Marketing opt-ins

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

6. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

Where you have provided your consent, we may contact you by email to:

  • Notify you when Backlyst launches
  • Provide updates about the platform
  • Share relevant information, features, or services

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Contacting us at support@backlyst.co.uk

 

We will not send marketing emails without a lawful basis.

7. SHARING YOUR DATA

We may share your data with:

7.1 Other Users

  • Limited information (e.g., website, profile, ratings) to facilitate marketplace activity

7.2 Service Providers

  • Hosting providers (e.g., AWS)
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
  • Analytics tools
  • Email communication providers

7.3 Legal Authorities

  • Where required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal data.

For questions about cookies:
support@backlyst.co.uk

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • While your account is active
  • While you remain subscribed to communications
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To resolve disputes

You may request deletion at any time.

9. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers and encryption
  • Access controls
  • Monitoring and security protocols

However, no system is completely secure.

10. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your data may be transferred outside the UK where necessary (e.g., cloud services).

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

11. YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability

To exercise your rights, contact:
support@backlyst.co.uk

12. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Marketing emails will only be sent where:

  • You have given consent; or
  • It is otherwise permitted by law

 

You may opt out at any time.

13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy.

Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.

15. CONTACT

For privacy-related queries:
support@backlyst.co.uk

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