Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Who we are
CT Local is an independent business directory serving the CT postcode area of Kent, England. We operate this website to help shoppers discover independent and sustainable businesses in their community.
For privacy questions, contact us at hello@ctlocal.co.uk.
What data we collect
When you submit a business listing, we collect:
- Business name, type, location, and contact details you provide
- Payment information — processed securely by Stripe. We never see or store your card details.
- Email address, if provided, for subscription and account communications
When you browse the directory, we do not collect personal data beyond standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) which are retained for 30 days.
How we use your data
- To publish and maintain your business listing in the directory
- To process subscription payments via Stripe
- To send transactional emails (receipts, subscription updates)
- To improve the directory based on aggregate usage patterns
We do not sell your data or use it for advertising purposes.
Third parties
We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe is PCI-DSS compliant and handles all card data. Their privacy policy is at stripe.com/privacy.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, email us at hello@ctlocal.co.uk.
Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for payment processing (Stripe). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.