Privacy & Cookie Policy for YourFlexExpert.co.uk
Last updated: MARCH 2-26
YourFlexExpert (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This combined Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit an enquiry, or participate in our Refer & Earn programme.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all relevant privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
YourFlexExpert Website: Your Flex Expert Ltd ( company number SC883322) trading as YourFlexExpert https://www.yourflexexpert.co.uk Registered Address: 3 Hill Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 3JP Email: [email protected] Data Controller: Steven Carr
2. What Personal Data We Collect
A. When you contact us or make an enquiry
Contact Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Company name (if applicable)
Details about your workspace requirement
B. When you use our Refer & Earn programme
We collect:
Referrer’s name and contact details
Referred person’s name and contact details
Information about the referred requirement
The referrer must confirm they have the referred person’s permission to share their details.
C. Website usage data (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to collect:
Anonymised IP address
Device and browser information
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referring website
Google Analytics uses cookies. You can opt out via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your information to:
A. Provide our services
Respond to enquiries
Match you with suitable workspace providers
Arrange viewings and proposals
Communicate updates about your requirement
B. Operate the Refer & Earn programme
Contact the referred person
Qualify their requirement
Track referral progress
Pay referral rewards
Prevent misuse or fraudulent referrals
C. Improve our website
Analyse traffic and user behaviour
Improve content and user experience
We do not use your data for automated decision‑making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – when you submit a form or referral
Legitimate interests – to operate our business and respond to enquiries
Contract – when we act on your workspace requirement
Legal obligation – where required by law
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your information with:
Workspace providers, landlords, or operators relevant to your enquiry
Payment providers (for referral rewards)
Professional service providers (IT, hosting, analytics)
We never sell your data.
All third parties must comply with GDPR and keep your data secure.
6. International Transfers
Some service providers (e.g., Google Analytics) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
UK Addendum
Adequacy decisions
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
Enquiry data: up to 24 months
Referral programme data: up to 36 months
Financial records: 6 years (legal requirement)
Analytics data: up to 26 months
After this, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact: [your email]
9. Cookies
We use cookies to:
Enable website functionality
Analyse website performance (Google Analytics)
Improve user experience
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser or our cookie banner.
10. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
B. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Used to understand how visitors use our site. We have enabled:
IP anonymisation
Data retention limits
No advertising features
C. Functional Cookies
Used to remember preferences and improve usability.
11. Cookies on the Refer & Earn Page
Our Refer & Earn page may use cookies to:
Ensure the referral form works correctly
Prevent duplicate submissions
Improve security
Track form performance (analytics only)
We do not use cookies to track referral content or personal data.
12. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
A. Our Cookie Banner
Accept or reject non‑essential cookies.
B. Your Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
Block cookies
Delete cookies
Set site‑specific preferences
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
13. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
SSL encryption
Secure hosting
Access controls
Regular security updates
Data minimisation
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact:
Email: [email protected]