Privacy policy

BookMyAdvert Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 12th September

At BookMyAdvert.com (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

If you have any questions, please contact us: click@bookmyadvert.com

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data when you use our website or services:

Identity & contact data: name, business name, email, phone, billing address.
Account data: login details and account preferences.
Payment data: processed securely via third-party payment providers (we do not store card details).
Campaign data: information you provide to book or manage TV campaigns.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.
Usage data: information about how you interact with our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide and manage your bookings.
Process payments and issue invoices.
Communicate with you about your campaigns.
Comply with regulatory and broadcaster requirements.
Improve our website, services, and customer experience.
Send marketing communications (if you’ve opted in).

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

Broadcasters, regulators (e.g., Clearcast, ASA) and suppliers, where necessary to deliver your campaign.
Payment processors and IT service providers.
Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants, auditors) if required.
Regulators or law enforcement, where legally required.

All third parties must comply with data protection law and only process data under our instructions.

4. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:

Account and campaign records: normally kept for 6 years for tax and legal purposes.
Marketing preferences: kept until you withdraw consent.
Cookies: kept in line with Section 6 below.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccuracies in your data.
Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted).
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Withdraw consent to marketing at any time.
Request data portability.

To exercise your rights, email us at 📧 click@bookmyadvert.com.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

6. Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. They help us improve your experience and understand how our site is used.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies – required for core site functionality (e.g., logging in, processing bookings).
Analytics cookies – help us understand website traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing cookies – may be used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance.

Managing cookies:

On your first visit, we will ask for your cookie preferences via a banner.
You can change your preferences at any time in your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may affect site functionality.

7. Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure, including encryption, restricted access, and regular monitoring.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.