Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5th April 2026
1. Introduction
PC Prowler ("we", "us", "our") operates the website pcprowler.uk. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our site.
PC Prowler is a price comparison service for PC components across UK retailers. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle data.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact form data - if you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content
- Usage data - pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device information, and IP address
- Cookies - small text files stored on your device (see section 4)
We do not collect financial information, payment details, or require you to create an account.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
- Analyse site usage to improve our service
- Maintain site security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies - required for the site to function (e.g. theme preference, cookie consent)
- Analytics cookies - help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships
PC Prowler contains links to third-party retailer websites. When you click on a retailer link, you will be redirected to that retailer's website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
We participate in affiliate programmes including Awin and Webgains. This means we may earn a commission when you make a purchase after clicking one of our links. This does not affect the price you pay. Affiliate networks may set their own cookies when you click through to a retailer.
6. Data Retention
- Contact form submissions - retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
- Analytics data - retained in accordance with our analytics provider's policies
7. Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption across the entire site and take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Children
Our site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.