Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Gold Central, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our gold price calculators and services.
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 11, 2025 and applies to all information collected through our website at goldcentral.co.uk.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our website:
- Calculator Inputs: When you use our gold calculators, we may temporarily process information you enter, such as gold weight, carat purity, and other calculation parameters. This information is processed within your browser and is not permanently stored by us.
- Technical Information: We collect standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing patterns through cookies and similar technologies.
- Communication Data: If you contact us via email or through our contact form, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and the content of your message.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide our gold calculator services and ensure they function properly
- To improve our website and services based on user activity and preferences
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send price alerts or newsletters if you have subscribed to these services
- To maintain the security and integrity of our website
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party APIs to fetch real-time gold prices. These services only receive the information necessary to provide the requested gold price data and do not receive personal information about our users.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access, update, or delete your information
- The right to object to processing of your information
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent
For more information about your rights under the GDPR, please visit our GDPR Information page.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@goldcentral.co.uk
Last updated: May 11, 2025