Privacy Policy

Introduction

5Bucks ("we," "our," or "the Company") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and engage with our services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

5Bucks is a software development and publishing company registered in England and Wales, operating under NACE codes 58290 and 62011. Our registered address is Door 1b, First Floor, Nags Corner, Wiston Road, Nayland, Essex, United Kingdom, CO6 4LT.

For any data-related queries, contact us at: hello@5bucks.io

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Contact and inquiry data — name, email address, company name, and message content when you submit a contact form or reach out to us directly.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited, collected automatically when you use our website.
• Communication data — records of any correspondence between you and 5Bucks, including emails and messages.
• Client data — business contact details, billing information, and project-related information shared during the course of a commercial engagement.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, racial or ethnic origin, or financial account credentials.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective clients.
• To fulfil contractual obligations with existing clients.
• To process payments and maintain accurate financial records.
• To improve our website and understand how visitors interact with our content.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including those required by financial service providers and government authorities.

Our legal bases for processing under UK GDPR are: contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal compliance.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

• With payment processors and financial institutions (such as Wise or Stripe) as required to process transactions and comply with financial regulations.
• With technology service providers who support the operation of our website and business systems, under appropriate data processing agreements.
• With legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Client records are typically retained for a minimum of six years in accordance with UK tax and accounting requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• The right to object to or restrict certain types of processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@5bucks.io. We will respond within 30 days.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be published on this page with the date of last revision. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests:
5Bucks
Door 1b, First Floor, Nags Corner, Wiston Road, Nayland, Essex, CO6 4LT
hello@5bucks.io