Privacy Policy – Fish and Spins
This privacy policy explains how Fish and Spins collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit blackmountainmeats.co.uk. We are committed to safeguarding your data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who is responsible for your data
The data controller for this portal is the editorial team operating blackmountainmeats.co.uk. We determine how and why your personal information is processed. For questions about your data, contact us at [email protected].
What information we collect
We collect two categories of information: data you provide directly, and data we observe through your use of the site.
Information you provide: When you contact us through email or a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is necessary to respond to your enquiry.
Technical information: Our servers automatically log your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, and the pages you visit on our site. This helps us understand how the portal is used and identify technical problems.
Cookies and tracking: We use cookies to remember your preferences and analyse site traffic. Our cookie policy explains what is stored and how to control it. Most analytics cookies require your consent before they are set.
Why we process your data
We process personal information for three purposes. First, to respond to enquiries you send us – this is necessary to fulfil the service you requested. Second, to improve the site's content and performance based on aggregate usage patterns. Third, to comply with legal obligations, such as retaining certain records for the period required by law.
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following grounds:
- Consent: for non-essential cookies and analytics tracking, which you can withdraw at any time through your browser settings.
- Legitimate interests: for technical logs and security monitoring, which are necessary to operate the site securely and efficiently.
- Contractual necessity: when you contact us with a question, processing your email is required to answer it.
Sharing your information with third parties
We do not sell your personal data. However, we share information with third-party processors who help us operate the site:
Analytics providers: We use services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content. These providers may set cookies and collect anonymised usage data.
Hosting and infrastructure: Our site is hosted by a third-party provider who processes server logs and technical data on our behalf.
Advertising networks: If you consent to marketing cookies, ad networks may collect browsing data to display relevant content. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
All third-party processors are contractually required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify. We do not transfer personal data outside the UK without appropriate safeguards in place.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. |
| Rectification | Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information. |
| Erasure | Request deletion of your data when we no longer need it for the purpose it was collected. |
| Restriction | Ask us to limit how we use your data while a dispute is being resolved. |
| Portability | Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer to another service. |
| Objection | Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. |
| Withdraw consent | Remove consent for processing that depends on it, such as marketing cookies. |
How to exercise your rights
To make a request, email us at [email protected] with "Data Subject Request" in the subject line. Include enough detail for us to locate your information – typically your email address and the approximate date of your contact with us. We will respond within one month.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection. Visit ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.
How long we keep your data
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are kept for up to two years to allow us to reference previous enquiries. Technical logs are retained for 90 days. Cookies expire according to the timeframes set out in our cookie policy.
Protection of minors
This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it without undue delay.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in how we process data or to comply with new legal requirements. The date at the bottom of this page shows when it was last revised. Significant changes will be highlighted on the homepage for a reasonable period.
Contact us
For questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, email [email protected]. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
Last updated: 6 January 2025
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