Who we are
Website: https://lawec.co.uk
What we do: LAWEC hosts short links that redirect visitors to partner sites (retailers, booking platforms, course providers).
Data controller: Lawec.co.uk
Contact: webmaster[at]lawec.co.uk
Summary
We collect minimal technical data to run short links, keep the site secure, and understand which links are used. We do not run ads here and we do not create visitor profiles on this site. When you click a short link, you are sent to a third-party site; their privacy practices apply from that point onward.
Data we process on this site
Redirect event data (click logs)
- What: short-link ID/slug, date/time, referring page (if available), basic device/network info from your browser (IP address, user agent).
- Why: operate the redirect service, measure link usage, detect abuse/broken links, compile anonymous stats.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interests (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
Server and security logs
- What: IP address, requested URL, date/time, HTTP status, referrer, user agent recorded by our hosting/security tools.
- Why: prevent fraud/attacks, diagnose errors, ensure availability.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interests and, where applicable, legal obligation.
Communications
- What: details you send if you contact us (name, email, message).
- Why: reply and keep appropriate records.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interests or consent if you explicitly give it.
Cookies and similar tech
We aim to avoid non-essential cookies for visitors. If we add analytics or new features later, we will update this policy and (if required) request consent.
Note: After you leave our site by clicking a short link, merchants may set their own cookies or tracking. See Third-party merchants & affiliates below.
How we use your data
- Run and improve the short-link service.
- Monitor availability, performance, and abuse.
- Compile aggregated, non-identifying statistics (for example, which short links are used most).
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
We do not sell personal data.
Retention
- Redirect and security logs: kept up to 12 months (shorter if feasible), then deleted or anonymised unless needed longer for security/legal reasons.
- Contact emails: kept as long as needed to handle your request and for reasonable record-keeping.
Third-party merchants & affiliates
LAWEC short links often lead to third-party merchant sites.
- When you leave our site, the merchant’s privacy policy and cookies apply.
- Our links may include affiliate identifiers (codes/parameters) so the merchant can credit us for referrals. These identifiers do not let us identify you personally on this site.
Your rights (UK GDPR)
You can:
- Access the personal data we process.
- Rectify inaccurate data.
- Erase data in certain circumstances.
- Restrict or object to processing where applicable.
- Port data you provided, where technically possible.
- Complain to the UK ICO: https://ico.org.uk
To exercise rights, contact webmaster[at]lawec.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data here, contact us and we’ll delete it.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures (HTTPS, hardened hosting, least-privilege access, routine updates). No website can guarantee perfect security.
Changes to this policy
If we make material changes, we’ll update the Effective date above and, where appropriate, post a notice on this page.
Contact us
Email: webmaster[at]lawec.co.uk
Data controller: webmaster[at]lawec.co.uk