Last updated: 1 April 2026
Who we are
SHOP PENICUIK FIRST CIC is a website that promotes local businesses, shops, services, and community information in Penicuik.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we may collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: contact@shoppenicuikfirst.co.uk
Website: https://shoppenicuikfirst.co.uk/
Registered details
SHOP PENICUIK FIRST CIC
Company number: SC818969
Registered office address: 24 John Street, Penicuik, Scotland, EH26 8AB
What information we may collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
- your name
- your email address
- your phone number, if you provide it
- any information you include in a contact form or email
- technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited
We only collect information that is relevant to running the website and responding to enquiries.
How we collect your information
We may collect information when:
- you contact us through a contact form
- you email us directly
- you sign up to receive updates or newsletters
- you browse the website
- you interact with features, forms, or embedded content on the website
How we use your information
We may use your information to:
- reply to enquiries
- provide information you have requested
- manage business or listing-related communication
- send newsletters or updates if you have chosen to receive them
- improve the website and user experience
- monitor website traffic and performance
- maintain website security and prevent spam or misuse
Contact forms and direct messages
If you contact us through a form on this website or by email, we will use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry.
We do not use your information for unrelated marketing unless you have clearly agreed to receive marketing communications.
Email marketing and newsletter sign-ups
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may collect your name and email address.
We use MailerLite as our email marketing provider. This means the information you provide for newsletter sign-up may be stored and processed by MailerLite on our behalf for the purpose of sending updates, newsletters, or marketing emails that you have chosen to receive.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Website analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the content, layout, and usefulness of the site.
These tools may collect information such as:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- general location data
- pages visited
- time spent on the site
- how users arrived at the website
This information is generally used in an aggregated way to help us improve the website.