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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

1.1 We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of visitors to freespiritmatch.co.uk and users of our services. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

1.2 This policy applies where we are acting as a data controller with respect to your personal data. In other words, we determine the purposes and means of processing that personal data.

1.3 We use cookies on our website. Where cookies are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website, we will ask for your consent before placing them on your device.

1.4 In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Free Spirit Fishing Ltd. Further details about us are provided in Section 12.

2. How we use your personal data

2.1 In this section, we set out:

  • the categories of personal data we may process;

  • the purposes for which we process personal data; and

  • the legal bases for that processing.

2.2 Website usage data

We may process data about your use of our website (“usage data”). This may include your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, length of visit, page views, and navigation paths, as well as information about timing and frequency of visits.

This data is collected using Google Analytics 4 and is processed to analyse website performance and improve user experience.

Legal basis: legitimate interests — monitoring and improving our website and services.

2.3 Email communications and newsletters

We may process information that you provide when subscribing to our newsletters (“notification data”). This typically includes your name and email address.

We use Brevo as our email marketing platform. Your data is processed solely for the purpose of sending newsletters and related communications that you have explicitly opted in to receive.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Legal basis: consent.

2.4 Legal claims and compliance

We may process personal data where necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims, whether in court proceedings or in an administrative or out-of-court procedure.

Legal basis: legitimate interests — protecting our legal rights and the legal rights of others.

3. Retaining and deleting personal data

3.1 Personal data will not be kept for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.

3.2 Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

3.3 Website analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics retention settings and anonymisation controls.

4. Amendments to this policy

4.1 We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website.

4.2 You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes.

4.3 Where appropriate, we may notify you of significant changes by email.

5. Your rights

5.1 Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • the right to access your personal data;

  • the right to rectification;

  • the right to erasure;

  • the right to restrict processing;

  • the right to object to processing;

  • the right to data portability; and

  • the right to withdraw consent.

5.2 You also have the right to complain to a supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.

5.3 Requests relating to your rights can be made by contacting us using the details in Section 12.

6. Third-party websites

6.1 Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

6.2 We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites.

7. Keeping your information accurate

Please let us know if the personal information we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated.

8. About cookies

8.1 A cookie is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website.

8.2 Cookies may be “persistent” (stored until expiry or deletion) or “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

8.3 Cookies do not usually identify you personally, but may be linked to personal data where applicable.

9. Cookies that we use

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Analytics cookies — to analyse how visitors use our website (Google Analytics 4)

  • Email marketing cookies — used by Brevo to manage newsletter subscriptions and interactions

Where required, cookies are only set after you have given consent via our cookie banner.

10. Cookies used by service providers

10.1 Google Analytics uses cookies to generate reports about website usage.
Google’s privacy policy is available at:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

10.2 Brevo may set cookies related to email engagement and subscription management.

11. Managing cookies

11.1 Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions can be found at:

11.2 Blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

12. Our details

12.1 This website is owned and operated by Free Spirit Fishing Ltd.

12.2 Registered address:
45 Church Road,
Tiptree,
Colchester,
Essex,
England,
CO5 0SU

12.3 You can contact us regarding privacy matters:

13. Data Protection Officer

Our Data Protection Officer is:

Simeon Bond
Free Spirit Fishing Ltd
45 Church Road
Tiptree
Colchester
Essex
CO5 0SU