Who we are

FODSPOT is a community-run directory of independent businesses and local jobs in and around the Forest of Dean. For the purposes of UK data-protection law, FODSPOTis the “data controller” responsible for the personal information described in this policy.

This is placeholder copy. The finalised wording (including our registered contact details and, where required, our ICO registration number) will be confirmed before launch.

Information we collect

We only collect what we need to run the directory and keep it useful. Depending on how you use FODSPOT, that may include:

Account details: your name, email address and a password when you create an account.
Business listings: the information you choose to publish, such as trading name, description, location, opening hours and contact details.
Job applications: the details you share when you apply for or post a role.
Usage data: pages visited, searches made and approximate location, collected to improve the service.
Device data: browser type, operating system and similar technical information.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain and improve the directory and job board.
Publish the business listings and job adverts you ask us to.
Respond to enquiries and provide customer support.
Send service messages about your account or listings.
Keep FODSPOT secure and prevent misuse.

Our lawful bases

We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under UK GDPR, depending on the activity:

Consent: for optional cookies and any marketing you opt into.
Contract: to provide the services you sign up for.
Legitimate interests: to run, secure and improve FODSPOT in ways you would reasonably expect.
Legal obligation: where we must keep or disclose information by law.

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only where necessary to run the service, for example with the trusted suppliers who host our site and send our emails, all of whom act on our instructions under contract.

We may also disclose information where we are required to do so by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

Your rights

Under UK data-protection law you have the right to:

Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Rectification: ask us to correct information that is wrong or incomplete.
Erasure: ask us to delete your information in certain circumstances.
Restriction & objection: limit or object to how we use your information.
Portability: receive your information in a portable format.

Cookies & tracking

We use a small number of cookies to keep FODSPOT working and to understand how it is used. You can find the full detail (including how to manage your preferences) in our separate Cookie Policy.

Contact & complaints

Questions about this policy or your information can be sent to our privacy contact.

hello [at] fodspot.co.uk