Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Who we are
UK Sponsor Licence Checker ("we", "us", "our") operates this website to provide a free searchable interface to the UK Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
2. Information we collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Usage data: When you visit our website, we may collect anonymised information such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. This is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
- Advertising enquiry data: If you submit an advertising enquiry through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, company name, website, and any information you provide in your message.
- Search data: Search queries are processed entirely in your browser and are not sent to or stored on our servers.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the Service.
- Understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it.
- Respond to advertising enquiries.
- Display relevant advertisements.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-party services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: To understand website usage. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about your visits. You can opt out using Google's opt-out browser add-on.
- Google AdSense or other ad networks: To display advertisements. These services may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can manage ad personalisation at Google Ads Settings.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With third-party analytics and advertising providers as described above.
- If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
7. Data retention
Advertising enquiry data is retained for up to 12 months after the enquiry is resolved. Analytics data is retained in anonymised form as configured in our analytics provider.
8. Your rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to processing of your data.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact form.
9. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's privacy
Our Service is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us via the contact form.