Privacy notice
Last updated 25 October 2026.
Who we are
BeamKey is a sole trader business in the United Kingdom. BeamKey is the data controller for personal data processed through BeamKey. Contact: hello@beamkey.co.uk.
What we collect and why
- Account details (email address, name if you sign in with Google, sign-in credentials): to create and run your account. Legal basis: contract.
- Drawings you upload, which may include project names or other details printed on the sheet: to colour code them for you. Legal basis: contract.
- Plan and usage records (your plan, sheets used each month): to apply your plan allowance. Legal basis: contract.
- Technical data (IP address, device and browser information, logs): to keep the service secure and prevent fraud. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
- Messages you send us: to answer support questions. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
Who we share it with
- Service providers that host the website, accounts and the BeamKey drawing service, and that send our emails.
- Stripe, our payment provider, for the sale of subscriptions, payments, subscription management, tax compliance and invoicing. Stripe collects your payment details directly.
- Professional advisers, such as accountants and lawyers, where needed.
- Authorities, where the law requires it.
We do not sell your data.
How long we keep it
Account and plan records are kept while your account is open and deleted or anonymised when no longer needed, except where we must keep records for legal or tax reasons. Drawing results are held by the BeamKey drawing service for up to 24 hours and in your browser only for the current session.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where they do, we rely on adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses to protect it.
Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, including encrypted connections and access controls, to protect your data.
Cookies
We use essential browser storage to keep you signed in. We do not use advertising cookies.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you can ask to access, correct, delete, restrict or move your data, object to processing, and withdraw consent where it applies. We respond within one month. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk. Please do not include confidential drawings in your first message.