Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Neil Johnson's Snooker & Sports Hub ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at neiljohnsonsnooker.co.uk. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, provide personal details, or submit any form of identifiable information. The data we collect includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log information
This information is collected anonymously and is not linked to any individual.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- To improve site performance and user experience
- To understand which content is most popular
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold, rented, or shared for commercial purposes beyond what is necessary for essential services.
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 usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function
- Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors interact with our site
- Preference cookies: to remember your settings
You can manage 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 operate and improve our website. These services may collect data independently for their own purposes. We do not control their practices, but we only partner with providers who comply with applicable data protection laws.
- Google Analytics: Used to collect anonymous usage data and traffic patterns. Google’s Privacy Policy applies.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to display relevant ads. These networks may place cookies and collect data about browsing habits across sites. You can opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative or Google Ads Settings.
We do not share personal data with these third parties, and they are prohibited from linking your browsing activity to personally identifiable information.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational 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 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 (where applicable)
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent (if applicable)
Since we do not collect or store personal data that can identify you, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe we have inadvertently collected identifiable information, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Alistair Fox
Email: [email protected]
Address: 744 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia
Last Updated: 25 April 2024