Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BadAngling (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all applicable UK data protection legislation.

2. Data Controller

BadAngling is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. Information We Collect

3.1. Personal Data You Provide

– Account information (name, email, password)
– Profile information
– Reviews and ratings
– Catch reports and photographs
– Fishery ownership claims and documentation
– Communications with us

3.2. Automatically Collected Information

– Device information
– IP address
– Browser type
– Location data (with your consent)
– Usage data
– Cookies and similar technologies

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
– Contract: Processing necessary for performing our contract with you
– Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests
– Consent: Processing based on your specific consent
– Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal obligations

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
– Provide and improve our services
– Process fishery ownership claims
– Display user-generated content
– Send service updates and notifications
– Respond to your requests
– Prevent fraud and abuse
– Comply with legal obligations

6. Information Sharing

6.1. Public Information

The following information is visible to other users:
– Your username
– Reviews and ratings
– Catch reports and photographs
– Verified fishery owner status

6.2. We May Share Information With:

– Service providers (data processors)
– Legal authorities when required
– Business partners (with your consent)
– New owners in the event of a business sale

7. International Transfers

We may transfer your data outside the UK. When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
– Standard contractual clauses
– Adequacy decisions
– Other legally approved mechanisms

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:
– Encryption of sensitive data
– Regular security assessments
– Access controls
– Secure data storage

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
– Access your personal information
– Rectify inaccurate information
– Erase your personal data (‘right to be forgotten’)
– Restrict processing
– Data portability
– Object to processing
– Withdraw consent
– Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:
– Your account is active
– Needed to provide services
– Required by law
– Necessary to resolve disputes

We will securely delete your data when it is no longer needed.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

12. Cookies

We use cookies to:
– Maintain your session
– Remember preferences
– Analyse usage patterns
– Improve our services

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy.

13. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes via email or service notification and seek consent where required.