Welcome to CheckerFlights.co.uk ("we", "our", "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://CheckerFlights.co.uk (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
Effective Date: 1st January 2025 | Last Updated: 1st January 2025
We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of information we collect include:
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. The table below sets out each purpose, the category of data involved, our lawful basis, how long we retain it, and who we may share it with.
| Purpose of Processing | Data Category | Lawful Basis (UK GDPR) | Retention Period | Recipients / Sharing Parties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide, operate & maintain flight search services; process flight bookings and enquiries | Name, email, phone, travel details (departure, destination, dates, class, passengers) | Article 6(1)(b) — Performance of a contract | 2 years from last booking or enquiry; longer if required for legal claims | Airline partners; GDS (Global Distribution System) providers; booking fulfilment partners |
| Send booking confirmations, itinerary updates, and travel alerts | Name, email, phone, booking reference, travel details | Article 6(1)(b) — Performance of a contract | Duration of booking cycle + 2 years | Airline partners; email / SMS delivery providers |
| Send promotional offers and marketing communications | Name, email address | Article 6(1)(a) — Consent (you may withdraw at any time) | Until consent is withdrawn; consent records retained for 2 years after withdrawal | Email marketing platforms; airline partners (where you opt in to their offers) |
| Improve our website, services, and user experience (analytics) | IP address, browser type, OS, pages visited, time on site, referring URL, device ID | Article 6(1)(f) — Legitimate interests (service improvement) | 26 months (analytics data); cookies per our Cookie Policy | Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics); web hosting providers |
| Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud | IP address, browser/device data, transaction data, booking patterns | Article 6(1)(f) — Legitimate interests (security & fraud prevention) | 6 years from the date the issue is identified or resolved | Fraud prevention services; payment processors; law enforcement (if required) |
| Process payments | Name, booking details, payment card data (handled directly by payment provider) | Article 6(1)(b) — Performance of a contract | We do not store card details; payment records retained 6 years per financial regulations | Payment gateway providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal); acquiring banks |
| Comply with legal and regulatory obligations | Any personal data relevant to the obligation | Article 6(1)(c) — Legal obligation | As required by applicable law (typically 6 years for tax/financial records) | HMRC; law enforcement; regulatory bodies; legal advisors |
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies help us understand user behavior, remember preferences, and improve functionality.
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Lawful Basis | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core site functionality (e.g., session, security) | Not required — essential for service | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics / Performance | Understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics) | Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) or Legitimate Interest with anonymisation | Up to 26 months |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences and settings | Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) | Up to 1 year |
| Advertising / Targeting | Deliver relevant adverts and track campaign effectiveness | Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) | Up to 1 year |
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner; however, some features of the Site may not function properly if strictly necessary cookies are disabled. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:
| Recipient Category | Examples | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline & Travel Partners | British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, other carriers available through our search | Fulfil flight bookings and provide travel services | Name, contact details, travel details |
| Global Distribution System (GDS) Providers | Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport | Access flight availability and pricing data | Search queries, booking details |
| Payment Processors | Stripe, PayPal, Worldpay | Process transactions securely | Name, booking reference, card data (processed directly by provider) |
| IT & Hosting Providers | Cloud hosting, CDN providers | Host and maintain the Site | Server logs, IP addresses |
| Analytics Providers | Google Analytics, Hotjar | Site performance analysis | Anonymised usage data, IP (truncated), cookies |
| Email & Communication Platforms | Mailchimp, SendGrid | Deliver booking confirmations and marketing emails | Name, email, booking reference |
| Law Enforcement & Regulatory Bodies | Police, HMRC, ICO | Comply with legal obligations | As required by law |
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal data.
All third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (see Section 8 below).
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | Description | How to Exercise |
|---|---|---|
| Right of Access (Article 15) | Obtain confirmation that your data is being processed and a copy of that data | Contact us using details in Section 10 |
| Right to Rectification (Article 16) | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data | Contact us using details in Section 10 |
| Right to Erasure (Article 17) | Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”) | Contact us using details in Section 10 |
| Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18) | Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances | Contact us using details in Section 10 |
| Right to Data Portability (Article 20) | Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format | Contact us using details in Section 10 |
| Right to Object (Article 21) | Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing | Contact us using details in Section 10; you may also click “unsubscribe” in marketing emails |
| Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3)) | Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal | Contact us using details in Section 10; click “unsubscribe” in marketing emails; or adjust cookie preferences via our cookie banner |
| Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22) | Request human review of automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects | Contact us using details in Section 10 |
We will respond to any request within one month (extendable to three months for complex requests) and will not charge a fee unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive. We may request verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.
Some of our third-party service providers may process your personal data outside the United Kingdom. Where this is the case, we ensure that one or more of the following safeguards are in place:
If you require further information about the specific safeguards used for any transfer, please contact us using the details in Section 10.
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. In the UK, children aged 13 and over may provide their own consent; for those under 13, parental consent is required. If you believe we have collected such information without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately to request deletion.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:
CheckerFlights.co.uk
Email: privacy@checkerflights.co.uk
Address: 50 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RJ, UK
Phone: +44 203 002 0806
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://ico.org.uk
We will acknowledge your request within 5 working days and aim to provide a full response within one month. If your request is complex or you make multiple requests, we may extend the response time by up to two further months, in which case we will inform you of the extension and the reasons for it.