Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated: 2 October 2025

At TopSalesWeb, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and visit our website.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all applicable UK data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

TopSalesWeb is a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform provider based in the United Kingdom. We help businesses manage their customer relationships, sales processes, and business operations efficiently.

Data Controller: TopSalesWeb

Email: general@topsalesweb.co.uk

Website: www.topsalesweb.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
  • Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), job title, profile information
  • Enquiry Information: Subject of enquiry, message content, preferred contact method
  • CRM Data: Customer records, sales data, business contacts, communication logs, notes, and any other data you input into our CRM system
  • Payment Information: Billing address, payment card details (processed securely through our payment processor)

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, features used
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies
  • Log Data: Access times, error logs, system activity

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes under the following legal bases:

3.1 Service Provision (Contract Performance)

  • Provide and maintain our CRM services
  • Process and manage your account
  • Enable CRM functionality and features
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Provide customer support and respond to enquiries

3.2 Legitimate Interests

  • Improve and optimize our CRM platform
  • Conduct analytics and research to enhance user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Send service-related communications and updates
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3.3 Consent

  • Send marketing communications (you can opt-out at any time)
  • Use non-essential cookies for analytics and preferences
  • Share your information with third parties for marketing purposes (with explicit consent only)

3.4 Legal Obligations

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Respond to lawful requests from authorities
  • Maintain records for tax and accounting purposes

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Cloud hosting and data storage
  • Payment processing
  • Email delivery services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Customer support tools

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or to:

  • Protect our legal rights and property
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Protect the safety of users or the public

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you of any such change and your rights regarding your data.

5. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed in the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK ICO
  • Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
  • Binding Corporate Rules for international group companies

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security updates and patch management
  • Employee training on data protection and security
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your login credentials confidential.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 6 months after account closure
  • CRM Data: Retained according to your subscription and data retention settings
  • Financial Records: Retained for 7 years as required by UK tax law
  • Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or for 2 years of inactivity
  • Technical Logs: Retained for 12 months for security and system monitoring

After the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

8.1 Right of Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

8.2 Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

8.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

8.4 Right to Restriction of Processing

Request that we limit how we process your data in certain situations.

8.5 Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.

8.6 Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

8.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

8.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at general@topsalesweb.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended by two months for complex requests.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly (authentication, security, session management).

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings for a more personalized experience.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you via email or prominent notice on our website
  • Where required, obtain your consent for material changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

Email: general@topsalesweb.co.uk

General Enquiries: general@topsalesweb.co.uk

Sales Enquiries: sales@topsalesweb.co.uk

Technical Support: support@topsalesweb.co.uk

13. Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Thank you for trusting TopSalesWeb with your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparent information about our data practices.