Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Second Spotlight ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you use Second Spotlight, available at https://www.secondspotlight.co.uk.

Second Spotlight is an online marketplace for buying and selling pre-loved dancewear and related items.

1. Who We Are

Second Spotlight Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom

Contact email: hello@secondspotlight.co.uk

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Second Spotlight is the data controller of your personal data.

2. The Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Account details
  • Messages sent through the platform
  • Listing information and photos
  • Transaction information

Payment information

Payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers such as Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details.

Information collected automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Usage data
  • Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the marketplace
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process transactions
  • Communicate with you about orders or support requests
  • Improve our website and services
  • Detect fraud or misuse of the platform
  • Send service-related emails
  • Send marketing emails where you have opted in

We only process your information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR, including:

  • performance of a contract
  • legitimate interests
  • legal obligations
  • your consent where required

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Payment providers such as Stripe
  • Marketplace technology providers such as Sharetribe
  • Analytics providers such as Google Analytics
  • Email providers such as Mailchimp or Klaviyo (if used)
  • Professional advisers or legal authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal data.

Buyer and seller information may be shared with each other where necessary to complete transactions.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • keep the website functioning properly
  • remember your preferences
  • understand how visitors use our website

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to help improve the website.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or opt in to marketing, we may send you updates, offers and marketplace news.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting and dispute-resolution requirements.

We may retain certain transaction information where legally required.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • access your personal data
  • correct inaccurate information
  • request deletion of your data
  • object to certain processing
  • restrict processing
  • request transfer of your data
  • withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@secondspotlight.co.uk.

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

9. Children's Privacy

Second Spotlight is intended for users aged 18 and over.

Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that any images uploaded to listings are appropriate and do not unnecessarily identify children.

We recommend avoiding the use of identifiable images of children where possible.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

11. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no internet-based service can be guaranteed completely secure.

12. 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

hello@secondspotlight.co.uk

Second Spotlight Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom