Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3rd December 2025

OctopusReferralDeals.co.uk is operated by Startup Deals Ltd. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and managing your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website or interact with our services.

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1. Who We Are

OctopusReferralDeals.co.uk is a website owned and operated by Startup Deals Ltd, a UK-based company offering exclusive referral links, sign-up bonuses, and promotional information—primarily related to Octopus Energy referral rewards.

We may earn referral fees or commissions through affiliate programmes, which help support the free content and resources available on the website.

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2. Description of Our Services

Through OctopusReferralDeals.co.uk, we provide:

• Access to Octopus Energy referral codes

• Information about exclusive signup bonuses or bill credit rewards

• Guides, FAQs, and support related to using referral links

• Curated affiliate or referral links to third-party websites

When you use our website, we may collect limited personal data to deliver our services, improve site performance, and comply with legal obligations.

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3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a) Contact Information

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly, we may collect your:

• Name

• Email address

b) Technical & Usage Data

Collected automatically via cookies or analytics tools, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on site

• Referral source and click behaviour

c) Marketing & Preference Data

This includes:

• Your communication preferences

• Engagement with emails or website content

We do NOT collect:

• Sensitive personal data

• Payment or billing information

• Account details from Octopus Energy or other providers

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4. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

• Sending newsletters or promotional updates (with your consent)

• Responding to enquiries submitted through our contact form

• Analysing website performance and improving user experience

• Monitoring referral performance and traffic analytics

• Preventing fraud or misuse

• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Lawful Bases Under UK GDPR

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5. Use of Cookies

OctopusReferralDeals.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enable essential website functionality

• Analyse visitor behaviour

• Support affiliate/referral tracking

• Improve user experience

Cookies may include essential, functional, analytical, and marketing cookies.

You can control your cookie preferences or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

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6. Affiliate Links and Tracking

Some links on OctopusReferralDeals.co.uk are referral or affiliate links. When you click one of these links—such as a referral link to Octopus Energy—a tracking system may record that you visited from our website.

Important notes:

• We do not receive or store personal information about your Octopus Energy account.

• We do not collect payment details or login credentials.

• Tracking is controlled by third-party networks or service providers.

Third-Party Website Disclaimer

Startup Deals Ltd has no control over external websites. We are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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7. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely using trusted third-party services (e.g., email marketing providers, analytics tools). These services comply with UK GDPR and apply strong security measures.

We take appropriate technical and organisational steps to protect your data from:

• Unauthorised access

• Loss

• Misuse

• Disclosure

Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

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8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share your data only with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, analytics, and communications—for example:

• Email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Web hosting providers

We may also disclose information when legally required to do so.

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9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you

• Request correction if your data is inaccurate or incomplete

• Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Restrict certain types of processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or cookies)

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Startup Deals Ltd
📧 Email: hello@startupdeals.co.uk
📍 Registered Address: 86–90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE
🏢 Company Registration Number: 16455426

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to check this page regularly.