DeBuggz — Privacy Policy
Version 1.0 · effective 02/06/2026
Effective Date: 2 June 2026
About Us
DeBuggz is a UK sole trader business operated by Bogdan Tudorache ("DeBuggz", "we", "us"). We are responsible for processing personal data in connection with our platform.
Contact:
[email protected]
9 garland gate, westhoughton,
bl5 3je
What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you:
Use our website or platform
Create an account
List a business
Interact with services, bookings, or tools
Data We Collect
a. Account Information
Name
Email address
Login credentials
b. Business Information
Business name
Trade category
Postcode and service area
Contact details
Insurance or verification documents (where required)
c. Customer Activity Data
Enquiries and booking activity
Messages or interactions via the platform
Calendar and availability data
d. Financial Tracking Data
Income and expense entries (if using budgeting/invoicing tools)
Job-related cost tracking
e. Technical Data
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Usage data (pages visited, actions taken)
How We Collect Data
We collect data:
Directly from you (account registration, profile completion)
From your use of the platform
From publicly available sources (for unclaimed business profiles)
Unclaimed Business Profiles
We may create basic business profiles using publicly available information (such as trade, postcode, and contact details).
These profiles are marked as unclaimed
They are not verified and may be incomplete
Businesses can claim, update, or request removal at any time
How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
Provide and operate the platform
Manage accounts and listings
Enable bookings and enquiries
Provide budgeting and invoicing tools
Improve services and user experience
Communicate with users (service-related messages)
We may also use data to:
Invite businesses to claim profiles
Ensure platform integrity and prevent misuse
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:
Contract – to provide services you request
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the platform, including creating directory listings
Legal obligations – where required by law
Sharing of Data
We may share data:
Between customers and businesses (to enable enquiries and bookings)
With service providers (hosting, analytics, payment providers)
Where required by law
We do not sell personal data.
Budgeting and Financial Tools
Any financial data entered into the platform:
Is stored to provide tracking and overview features
Is not shared publicly
Is not used to provide financial or tax advice
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
While your account is active
To comply with legal obligations
To resolve disputes and enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Object to processing
Request restriction of processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain sessions
Analyse usage
Improve performance
You can manage cookies via your browser settings, or at choosealocal.co.uk/cookies.
Third-Party Services
Our platform may integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
DeBuggz (Sole Trader)
Bogdan Tudorache
9 garland gate, westhoughton,
bl5 3je
[email protected]