Last updated: 19 April 2026
1. Introduction
CleanExit UK Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller for the processing of your personal data when you use CleanExit.uk ("the Service").
We take your privacy seriously and this policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
2. What data do we collect?
2.1 Data you provide to us
- Contact details: name, email address, telephone number
- Business information: company name, registration number, turnover, profit, number of employees, industry
- Payment details: handled by our payment provider Stripe
2.2 Data we collect automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Usage data: pages you visit, clicks, time on page
- Cookies: see our cookie policy
3. Why do we process your data?
We process your personal data to:
- Provide and administer the Service
- Create and manage your listing
- Enable contact between sellers and buyers
- Process payments
- Send important information about the Service
- Improve the Service
- Fulfil legal obligations
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your data based on:
- Contract: to fulfil our agreement with you
- Legitimate interest: to improve the Service and protect against fraud
- Consent: for marketing via email (you can withdraw at any time)
- Legal obligation: for accounting and tax purposes
5. Sharing of data
We never share your personal data without your consent, with the following exceptions:
- Service providers: who help us run the Service (e.g. Stripe for payments, web hosting)
- Legal requirements: if we're legally obliged to disclose information
Important: We never share your company name or contact details with potential buyers without your explicit approval.
6. Storage and security
Your data:
- Is stored on servers in the UK
- Is encrypted both in transit and at rest
- Is protected with industry-standard security measures
We retain your data for as long as you have an active account and thereafter in accordance with legal requirements (usually 7 years for accounting purposes).
7. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify incorrect data
- Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability – receive your data in machine-readable format
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@cleanexit.uk.
8. Complaints
If you believe we're processing your data incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
9. Changes
We may update this policy. We'll notify you by email of any substantial changes.
10. Contact
Questions about our processing of personal data:
Email: hello@cleanexit.uk