Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18 February 2026
1. Who We Are
Exist Online is a trading name of Kamil Wozniak, a sole trader based in Wigston, Leicestershire, England. We are the data controller for the personal information we collect through this website and our services.
Email: hello@existonline.co.uk
Address: Wigston, Leicestershire, England
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the minimum data needed to provide our services and improve your experience.
2.1 Information You Provide
• Free Competitor Check form: your name, email address, and the website URL you submit for audit
• Contact enquiries: your name, email, phone number (if provided), and message content via email or WhatsApp
• Client onboarding: business name, address, trading details, and content you provide for your website build
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
• Essential cookies: cookie consent preferences (stored in your browser's localStorage)
• Analytics cookies (optional): if you accept optional cookies, we use Meta (Facebook) Pixel to track page views, button clicks, and form submissions for advertising purposes
• Server logs: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps, collected automatically by our web server for security and performance monitoring
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Delivering your Free Competitor Check | Consent (you submitted the form) |
| Building and delivering your website | Contract performance |
| Processing payments via Stripe | Contract performance |
| Sending project updates and delivery notifications | Contract performance |
| Following up on your audit or enquiry | Legitimate interest |
| Running targeted Facebook/Instagram advertising | Consent (via cookie banner) |
| Maintaining website security and performance | Legitimate interest |
4. Cookies
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent.
4.1 Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function. They remember your cookie consent choice. They do not track you or share data with third parties. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
4.2 Optional Cookies (Analytics & Advertising)
If you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner, we load the Meta (Facebook) Pixel. This allows us to measure how visitors interact with our website and serve relevant advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
The Pixel collects: pages viewed, buttons clicked, form submissions, and device/browser information. This data is sent to Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd and processed under their own privacy policy.
If you click "Essential Only", no tracking cookies are loaded and no data is shared with Meta.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site, which will cause the cookie banner to reappear on your next visit.
5. Who We Share Data With
We do not sell your personal data to anyone. We share data only with the following service providers who process it on our behalf:
Stripe
Processes card payments securely. Stripe collects payment card details directly. We never see or store your full card number. Stripe's Privacy Policy
Meta Platforms (Facebook Pixel)
Advertising analytics. Only loaded if you consent to optional cookies. Meta's Privacy Policy
Google (Fonts)
We load the Outfit font from Google Fonts. Google may collect anonymised usage data. Google's Privacy Policy
Hostinger
Our VPS hosting provider. Server logs (IP addresses, request data) are stored on Hostinger's infrastructure. Hostinger's Privacy Policy
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
• Free Competitor Check submissions: 12 months, then deleted
• Client project files and communications: duration of our business relationship plus 6 years (for legal and tax compliance)
• Payment records: 6 years (HMRC requirement)
• Server logs: 90 days, then automatically purged
• Cookie consent preferences: stored in your browser until you clear them
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate data
• Delete your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time
• Data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@existonline.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children
Our services are designed for business owners and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the latest version.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data:
Email: hello@existonline.co.uk
WhatsApp: Message us on WhatsApp
Address: Wigston, Leicestershire, England