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finder.com respects your privacy and shares your concern about the security of data you may submit to Finder\u2019s websites and the related mobile applications and services (together, the \u201cFinder Services\u201d or \u201cOur Site\u201d or \u201cServices\u201d). Our privacy policy explains the information we collect, how we use and protect it, how to access and update your information, and how to manage your privacy settings when using the Services. This policy was written in English. To the extent a translated version conflicts with the English version, the English version controls.<\/p>

Introduction and General Terms<\/h3>

In this Policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:<\/p>
“Account”<\/th>means an account required to access and\/or use certain areas and features of Our Site;<\/td><\/tr>
“Cookie”<\/th>means a small text file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts of Our Site and\/or when you use certain features of Our Site. Details of the Cookies used by Our Site are set out in Web browser cookies section below;<\/td><\/tr>
“Cookie Law”<\/th>means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003;<\/td><\/tr>
“personal data”<\/th>means any and all data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data. Personal data is defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016\/679) (the \u201cGDPR\u201d) as \u2018any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified in particular by reference to an identifier\u2019.
Personal data is, in simpler terms, any information about you that enables you to be identified. Personal data covers obvious information such as your name and contact details, but it also covers less obvious information such as identification numbers, electronic location data, and other online identifiers.<\/td><\/tr>
“We\/Us\/Our”<\/th>means FINDER.COM COMPARISON UK LTD, a limited company registered in England under company number 10482489, whose registered address is Level 2, 20 St Thomas St, London, SE1 9RS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Who are we?<\/h3>

finder.com<\/a> is an information service that provides you with the tools and information you need to compare a wide range of products, providers and services.<\/p>

  1. Our Site is owned and operated by FINDER.COM COMPARISON UK LTD, a limited company registered in England under company number 10482489, whose registered address is Level 2, 20 St Thomas St, London, SE1 9RG.<\/li>
  2. We are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA 786446)<\/li><\/ol>

    What does this Privacy and Cookie Policy cover?<\/h3>

    This Privacy Policy applies to your access and use of the Finder site (www.finder.com<\/a>) and Finder products and services (together, the \u201cFinder Services\u201d or \u201cSite\u201d or \u201cServices\u201d).<\/p>

    This Privacy Policy, which forms part of our Terms of Use, describes the information that we gather from you, our use and disclose your information, and the steps we take to protect your information. By using our Services, you consent to the privacy practices described in this policy.<\/p>

    In order to provide you with information, tools and other services we may collect and retain \u201cPersonal Information\u201d that may identify you or contribute to identifying you. \u201cPersonal Information\u201d can include information such as your name, email address, your photo, contact details and, in some cases, general financial information. We will not collect your personal information unless it\u2019s necessary to provide the information, advice or service you\u2019ve requested and, where possible, you\u2019ll be able to use our services anonymously.<\/p>

    We will generally only collect your personal information from you or from someone you\u2019ve authorised to provide it to us. We will also only collect information by lawful and fair means and not in an unreasonably intrusive way.<\/p>

    The Finder website contains hyperlinks to websites owned and operated by third parties. These third party websites have their own privacy policies and are also likely to use cookies, and we, therefore, urge you to review them. They will govern the use of personal information you submit when visiting these websites, which may also be collected by cookies. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of such third party websites and your use of such websites is at your own risk.<\/p>

    EU members’ rights<\/h3>

    If you are located in the European Union, as a data subject you have the following rights under the GDPR, which this Policy and Our use of personal data have been designed to uphold:<\/p>

    1. The right to be informed about Our collection and use of personal data;<\/li>
    2. The right of access to the personal data We hold about you;<\/li>
    3. The right to rectification if any personal data We hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete;<\/li>
    4. The right to be forgotten \u2013 i.e. the right to ask Us to delete any personal data We hold about you;<\/li>
    5. The right to restrict (i.e. prevent) the processing of your personal data;<\/li>
    6. The right to data portability (obtaining a copy of your personal data to re-use with another service or organisation);<\/li>
    7. The right to object to Us using your personal data for particular purposes; and<\/li>
    8. Rights with respect to automated decision making and profiling.<\/li><\/ol>

      When does Finder collect information about me?<\/h3>

      When you use our service (or while you\u2019re accessing our services) we may collect personal information about you. Because we take your privacy seriously we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are aware of:<\/p>