Privacy policy

Who we are

Ekta is a Hindu business network and directory based in Nottingham, UK. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use ekta.org.uk.

Information we collect

We may collect the following information:

• Your name and email address when you contact us or submit a listing
• Business information you provide when claiming or listing a business
• Basic usage data through analytics (pages visited, browser type)

Business data displayed in the directory is sourced from the publicly available Companies House register and is not personal data we have collected directly.

How we use your information

• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• To process and manage business listings and claims
• To send you confirmation emails related to your listing or claim
• To improve the website and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data storage

Your data is stored securely. We use industry-standard measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR 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 how we process your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@ekta.org.uk

Cookies

Ekta uses minimal cookies necessary for the website to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. No consent banner is required as we only use essential cookies.

Third party services

We use Resend to send transactional emails. We may use analytics tools to understand how the site is used. These services have their own privacy policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be noted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at contact@ekta.org.uk