Privacy Policy – BeatSwap
Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how BeatSwap ("we", "us", "our") collects and uses your personal data when you use BeatSwap.
We are the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect:
- Identity data (name, username)
- Contact data (email address)
- Transaction data (purchases, sales)
- Profile data (posts, listings, interactions)
- Technical data (IP address, device, browser)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and operate the Platform
- Process transactions via Stripe Connect
- Facilitate communication between users
- Improve the Platform
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Monitor messages where necessary for compliance with our Terms & Conditions — for example, to detect attempts to arrange off-platform transactions. Any such monitoring is carried out for the protection of our users.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:
- Contract (to provide services)
- Legitimate interests (platform improvement, fraud prevention)
- Legal obligations
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Payment processors (Stripe)
- Service providers (hosting, analytics)
- Authorities where required by law
We do not sell your personal data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
Contact us at: support@beatswap.co.uk
8. Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. Continued use means acceptance.