Privacy policy
This policy explains what data GoldVetted (goldvetted.com) handles when you visit. We aim to collect as little as possible.
Who is responsible for your data?
The data controller is: [Company name and address to be added]. Contact: contact@goldvetted.com.
What data do we collect?
| Service | What happens | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Netlify (hosting) | Receives your IP address and request details to serve pages and keep logs | Delivering and securing the site |
| Cloudflare Web Analytics | Cookieless, aggregated page-view statistics. It does not use cookies or local storage to track you across sites | Understanding which pages are useful |
| api.gold-api.com | Your browser requests live gold prices directly from this service, so it receives your IP address and browser details | Showing live prices |
| If you email us, we hold your message and address | Replying to you |
We do not set cookies, run advertising trackers, or ask you to create an account.
Affiliate links and third parties
When you click a dealer link, you leave GoldVetted and the dealer's own privacy policy applies. Dealers or their affiliate networks may set cookies once you reach their site. See the cookie policy.
What is our legal basis?
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR we rely on legitimate interests (running and securing the site and understanding use in aggregate) and, for emails, on responding to your request.
How long do we keep data?
Hosting and analytics providers keep data according to their own retention periods. We keep emails only as long as needed to deal with your enquiry or a correction request.
What are your rights?
| Region | Law | Main rights |
|---|---|---|
| UK and EU | UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 | Access, correction, erasure, objection, complaint to the ICO |
| California | CCPA/CPRA | Know, delete, correct, opt out of sale or sharing. We do not sell or share personal information |
| Canada | PIPEDA | Access, challenge accuracy, complain to the Privacy Commissioner |
| Australia | Privacy Act 1988 | Access, correction, complaint to the OAIC |
To use a right, email contact@goldvetted.com.
International transfers
Our providers may process data outside your country. Where required, they rely on safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
Children
The site is not aimed at children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Changes
We will update this page when our practices change and show the date at the top. See also the terms of use.
Sources
We checked these primary and official sources when writing and fact-checking this page.
Not financial advice. GoldVetted provides general information to help you compare options. It is not personal financial, tax or legal advice. Gold prices go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you pay. Check tax rules with the official source or a qualified adviser before you act.