Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Abbey Angels Sports Hub collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at abbeyangels.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral sources and device information
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or comments — and even then, we do not store this data in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely to improve your experience on our website. Specifically, we use it to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our content
- Optimise site performance and navigation
- Deliver relevant sports news and updates
- Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site traffic. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us analyse website traffic and deliver relevant content. These include:
- Google Analytics: To track visitor behaviour and improve our content
- Advertising networks: Such as Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Hayley Kingston
Bristol Botanical Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road
Bristol BS9 1JG
United Kingdom
[email protected]