Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 December 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how fundbeginner.com (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our Website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible way, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
fundbeginner.com is an educational website providing beginner-friendly information about investing.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us:
- Contact page: https://fundbeginner.com/contact/
- Email: hello@fundbeginner.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Information you provide
- Name and email address (for example, when you contact us or subscribe to emails)
- Messages or enquiries you send via contact forms
- Comments you leave on the Website
b) Automatically collected information
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- Referring website or source
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and messages
- Improve the Website and user experience
- Monitor Website performance and security
- Manage comments and prevent spam
- Send emails or updates (only if you have opted in)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear permission
- Legitimate interests – to operate, improve, and secure the Website
- Legal obligation – where required by law
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand how visitors use the Website
- Improve performance and functionality
- Analyse traffic and usage patterns
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the Website functions.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to help operate the Website, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g. website traffic analysis)
- Email service providers
- Website hosting and security services
These third parties only process personal data on our behalf and are required to protect it.
The Website may also contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
7. Affiliate Links and Advertising
The Website may contain affiliate links or paid promotions. Clicking on affiliate links may involve third-party cookies or tracking technologies.
We do not control how third parties collect or use your data. You should review their privacy policies for more information.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
By using fundbeginner.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.