Privacy Notice - Members Discounts UK Limited - Last Updated: 4 March 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Notice explains how Members Discounts UK Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit or use our website, www.membersdiscountsuk.com.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Members Discounts UK Limited operates an online platform providing discounts, offers, and promotional codes to members of trade unions, public sector workers, and other affiliated organisations.
For the purposes of data protection law, Members Discounts UK Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact details:- Email: info@membersdiscountsuk.com - Address: 16 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, WN1 1TD
3. Data Protection Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
Email: privacy@membersdiscountsuk.com
We will respond to privacy-related enquiries as soon as reasonably practicable.
4. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information you provide to us:
• Name
• Email address
• Organisation or membership group (e.g. union or employer)
• Any information you provide through contact forms
Information collected automatically:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
This information helps us improve the performance, security, and usability of our website.
5. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal data to:
• Provide access to discounts and offers
• Verify eligibility for member-only offers
• Respond to enquiries or support requests
• Administer user accounts
• Manage relationships with partner organisations
• Improve our website and services
• Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorised access
• Maintain website security and performance
• Send marketing communications (where you have consented)
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Providing access to discounts and services Contract | Contract |
| Responding to enquiries | Legitimate Interests |
| Website analytics (where applicable) | Consent |
| Marketing communications | Consent |
| Fraud prevention and security | Legitimate Interests |
| Legal compliance and record keeping | Legal Obligation |
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we ensure that our interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our website.
These may include:
• Strictly necessary cookies required for website functionality
• Analytics cookies (where you consent) to understand how users interact with our site
• Preference cookies to remember your settings
You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner or through your browser settings.
Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.
8. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your personal data with:
• Website hosting providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Analytics providers
• Email and communications providers
• Technology and service partners
• Professional advisers (e.g. legal and accounting)
• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required
All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Partner and Affiliate Disclosure
Our platform features discounts, offers, and promotional content provided by third-party brands, retailers, and service providers (“Brand Partners”).
In some cases, we may receive a commission or other benefit when users click on links or redeem offers. This does not affect the price you pay.
We may use affiliate tracking technologies which involve limited data sharing, such as:
• Unique identifiers or tracking codes
• Confirmation that an offer has been accessed or redeemed
• Basic technical information (e.g. device or browser type)
We do not share directly identifiable personal data (such as your name or email address) for affiliate tracking unless you have been clearly informed and, where required, have provided consent.
Brand Partners operate their own websites and privacy policies. We encourage you to review these before engaging with third-party offers.
10. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
• UK adequacy regulations
• International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary. Typical retention periods include:
• Contact enquiries: up to 24 months
• Marketing records: up to 6 years after consent withdrawal
• Analytics data: up to 26 months
• Legal and regulatory records: as required by law
13. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
• Not be subject to automated decision-making (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@membersdiscountsuk.com
14. Automated Decision-Making
We do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
15. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Website: https://ico.org.uk
16. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.
17. Document Information
Version: 1.0, Last Updated: 4 March 2026, Review Date: March 2027
