Privacy Policy for Widows Flash Community Angling Association

Effective Date: 30th September 2024

At Widows Flash Community Angling Association, we respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.widowsflash.co.uk (the “Site”) or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

Name

- Email Address

- Phone Number

- Postal Address

- Payment Information

- Other information you provide through inquiries, booking forms, or when subscribing to newsletters.

We also collect non-personal data such as:

- IP Address

- Browser type

- Operating system

- Referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Process bookings or purchases of fishing permits or services.

- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.

- Send you updates, promotional offers, and news about our fishery.

- Improve our website and services based on your feedback and usage patterns.

- Comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms and policies.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your browser that allow us to:

- Recognise repeat visitors.

- Store your preferences for future visits.

- Analyse website traffic to improve site performance.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of our website.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, including:

- Payment processing services.

- IT support providers.

- Email marketing platforms.

These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and can only use your personal data for the specific purposes outlined in this policy.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to or from our site.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Afterward, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you.

- Request corrections to inaccurate information.

- Request deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.

- Restrict or object to the processing of your data.

- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@widowsflash.co.uk.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact us at:

Widows Flash Community Angling Association 
Constantia St, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN3 4TE 
info@widowsflash.co.uk  

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This Privacy Policy has been drafted in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.