Your information
Privacy notice
This notice explains what information Scout processes when you use the comparison service.
Information you provide
Search terms and an optional UK postcode are sent to Scout’s server to produce product and delivery results. The postcode is optional and should not include any other personal information.
How search information is used
Search information is used to request relevant results from authorised retailer services and to locate close product matches in authorised catalogues stored privately on Scout’s server. Where separate permission has been granted, Scout may then check the retailer’s official product page. Scout may derive a non-readable cache key so recently requested results can be returned efficiently. The current service does not create visitor accounts or store names, payment details or order information.
Christmas Gift Planner
The Gift Planner stores recipients, present ideas, notes, budgets and statuses locally in your browser on the device you use. Scout does not send this checklist to its server or include it in anonymous reporting. The list will not automatically appear on another device and may be removed if you clear browser data.
Anonymous click reporting
When you follow a retailer link, Scout records the search term, retailer, destination type, time of the click and, where supplied by Scout, a general page-source and campaign label. These labels distinguish areas such as the homepage, Popular page or a buying guide; they do not identify a visitor. The records help improve comparisons and understand which retailer links are useful. The click record does not contain your postcode, IP address, browser identifier, personal account identifier or purchase details and is retained for up to 90 days. Do not enter personal information as a product search.
Anonymous download reporting
When you download a free Buyer Toolkit PDF, Scout records the worksheet name and time of the download. Scout does not add an IP address, browser identifier, postcode, email address or other personal identifier to this record. Download records are retained for up to 90 days. No registration is required.
Server records
The hosting service may create separate short-term technical logs such as an IP address, request time, requested page, browser information and errors. These records are used for security, troubleshooting and reliable operation.
Retailer websites
When you follow a retailer link, you leave Scout. The retailer will process information under its own privacy and cookie notices.
Contact
For a privacy question, email scout@wasix.co.uk. Do not include passwords or payment details.
Last updated: 17 September 2026.