Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 March 2026

Which Bin Is It? ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website which-bin-is-it.co.uk. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

Information We Collect

When you use our bin collection lookup tool, the postcode you enter is sent to our server to fetch collection schedule data from your local council. We do not store your postcode or associate it with any personal information. Saved postcodes are stored in your browser's local storage and are not accessible to us.

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This collects:

• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Referring website or search terms

This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses:

• Local storage: To save your preferred postcodes for quick access. This data never leaves your device.
• Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics to distinguish users and track site usage.
• Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements.

You can clear local storage and cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Data Security

We do not store personal information on our servers. Postcodes are used only to query council collection data in real time and are not logged or retained. Our website is served over HTTPS to ensure secure communication between your browser and our servers.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access any personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

External Links

Our website may contain links to local council websites and other external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

• Local storage data: Stored in your browser until you clear it. We have no access to this data.
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics' default retention policy (typically 26 months, anonymised).
• Advertising data: Managed by Google AdSense according to their data retention policies.

Since we do not collect personal data directly, there is no personal data for us to delete from our servers.

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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

hello@which-bin-is-it.co.uk