Who We Are

collectingdust.co.uk is operated in the UK and provides valuation and purchasing services for antiques and valuables.

Information We Collect

We may collect:

Information you submit through forms (name, contact details, item descriptions, photos)
Technical data such as IP address and browser type (for security and spam protection)
Any information included in comments you leave on the site

If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF).

Cookies

We use basic cookies to:

Remember your preferences
Improve site performance
Protect the site from spam and abuse

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded Content

Pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These behave as if you visited the external site directly and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Respond to valuation requests
Communicate with you
Improve our services
Protect the site from spam and misuse

How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep submitted information for as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations. Comments and their metadata may be stored indefinitely.

Your Rights

You can request:

A copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction or deletion of your data (unless we must keep it for legal or security reasons)

To make a request, contact us at: admin@collectingdust.co.uk

Where Your Data Goes

Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam‑detection services.