Effective Date: 20/07/2026
Introduction
Welcome to Design My Days.
At Design My Days, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights under UK data protection law.
This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable UK privacy legislation.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Please also read our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of our website.
About Design My Days
Design My Days is an online directory and advertising platform connecting families with local businesses, children’s activities, clubs, events, classes and services throughout the UK.
Our website enables parents, guardians and carers to discover activities and services while providing businesses with an opportunity to promote their organisations to our audience.
Throughout this Privacy Policy, “Design My Days”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to Design My Days. “Businesses” refers to organisations advertising or listing on our website, while “Visitors” refers to anyone using our website.
Data Controller
Design My Days is the data controller responsible for the personal information you provide through this website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Email: Support@designmydays.co.uk
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect the following information.
Information from Businesses
- Business name
- Contact name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Business address
- Website and social media links
- Business descriptions
- Images and promotional content
- Subscription and payment information (where applicable)
- Marketing preferences
Information from Website Visitors
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number (where provided)
- Information submitted through enquiry or contact forms
- Newsletter subscription preferences
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on our website
- Referral website
- Cookies and similar technologies
How We Collect Your Information
We collect information when you:
- Visit our website
- Create or manage a business listing
- Contact us
- Submit an enquiry
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Purchase advertising or promotional services
- Enter competitions or promotions
- Complete surveys or feedback forms
We also receive information from trusted service providers such as website analytics providers and payment processors where appropriate.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Manage your account
- Display and maintain business listings
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide customer support
- Process payments
- Manage subscriptions
- Improve our website and services
- Send service updates
- Send marketing communications where you have consented or where permitted by law
- Detect fraud and maintain website security
- Meet our legal obligations
Our lawful basis for processing includes:
- Performance of a contract
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests
- Your consent (where required)
Marketing
If you subscribe to receive marketing communications, we may send you information about Design My Days, our services, promotions and news.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at:
Support@designmydays.co.uk
We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Payment processors
- IT support providers
- Email marketing providers
- Professional advisers such as accountants and solicitors
- Regulatory authorities where required by law
Where businesses receive enquiries through our website, we may share the contact details you provide with the relevant business so they can respond directly to your enquiry.
We require all third parties to protect your personal information and only process it in accordance with our instructions.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyse website traffic
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising
Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for more information.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Although we work hard to protect your information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
International Transfers
Where personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting and regulatory requirements.
When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request transfer of your data where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
Support@designmydays.co.uk
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Website:
https://www.ico.org.uk
Third-Party Websites
Our website contains links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any significant changes will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact:
Design My Days
Email: Support@designmydays.co.uk