Welcome to Sastamal (“we”, “our”, “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use sastamal.com.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with UK data protection laws.
Who we are
Sastamal is a platform that helps local businesses publish time-limited offers, promotions and updates for nearby customers.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at [email protected].
Information we collect
Depending on how you use Sastamal, we may collect the following.
Information you provide
If you register your business or contact us, we may collect: business name, contact name, email address, telephone number, business address, business category, website or social media links, and information you submit through contact forms.
Deal information
When businesses publish deals we may store: deal title, description, pricing, expiry time, business location, and images (if uploaded).
Technical information
When you visit Sastamal we may automatically collect: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, referring website, and the date and time of visits. This information helps us improve the platform and protect against misuse.
How we use your information
We use your information to operate the Sastamal platform, display business listings and deals, communicate with businesses, respond to enquiries, improve the website, detect fraud or misuse, maintain platform security, and comply with legal obligations.
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR we process personal information because: you have given consent; processing is necessary to provide our services; processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests; or processing is required to comply with legal obligations.
Cookies
Sastamal uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, improve website performance, analyse visitor behaviour and maintain security. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. Please see our Cookie Policy for more information.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate Sastamal, including website hosting providers, analytics providers, security providers and email service providers. We may also disclose information where required by law.
Business information
Business information that is intended to be publicly displayed — such as business name, address, opening hours, deals, business logo and contact details (if chosen) — may be visible to visitors using Sastamal.
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes and protect our legitimate interests. Expired deals may be removed automatically, while business profile information may remain until deleted or updated.
Keeping your information secure
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including secure website connections (HTTPS), access controls, secure hosting, regular software updates and monitoring for suspicious activity. No internet service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your rights
Depending on your circumstances, you may have the right to: access your personal information; correct inaccurate information; request deletion of your information; restrict processing; object to processing; request data portability; and withdraw consent where applicable. To exercise your rights, please contact us.
Third-party links
Sastamal may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at [email protected].
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve your concerns. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your personal information has been handled unlawfully.