Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are The Watch Market is an online marketplace connecting watch sellers and buyers. The platform is operated by a UK registered company. ⸻ 2. What Information We Collect We may collect the following personal information: • Full name • Email address • Business details (if applicable) • Location (for listings and user relevance) • Messages exchanged via the platform • Usage data (e.g. device type, browser, IP address) ⸻ 3. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: • Operate the platform and its features • Enable communication between users • Approve seller accounts (where relevant) • Prevent fraud and misuse • Improve functionality and user experience • Comply with legal obligations We do not sell your data to third parties. ⸻ 4. Legal Basis for Processing We process your personal data under the following legal bases: • Your consent (when you sign up) • To perform a contract (e.g. enabling transactions between users) • Our legitimate interests (e.g. platform security and performance) • Legal compliance (where required) ⸻ 5. Data Sharing We may share your data with: • Technical service providers who support the platform (e.g. hosting, analytics) • Authorities or regulators if legally required • Other users, when necessary for a transaction or communication We will never share your data for marketing without your explicit permission. ⸻ 6. Data Storage Your data is stored securely on servers provided by our third-party service providers. We implement technical and organisational measures to keep your data safe. ⸻ 7. How Long We Keep Your Data We retain your data: • For as long as you have an active account • For up to 6 years to comply with legal obligations (e.g. accounting or fraud prevention) • Or until you request deletion (see Section 9) ⸻ 8. Cookies Our site uses cookies to: • Recognise you when you return • Provide secure login functionality • Monitor usage (via analytics tools) You can control cookies via your browser settings. ⸻ 9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: • Access your personal data • Request correction or deletion • Object to or restrict processing • Withdraw consent at any time • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. ⸻ 10. Contact For privacy-related questions or requests, contact: Email: hello@thewatchmarket.co.uk Postal: Privacy Officer, B and D Ltd, office 40, No2 Mount Sion Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN11UE. ⸻ 11. Updates to This Policy This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. We’ll notify you of major changes via the platform or email.