This privacy notice explains how Area 18 Riding collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit this site. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with UK data protection law.
Who is responsible for your data
Area 18 Riding is the data controller for any personal information you provide through this site. You can reach us at [email protected] with questions about how we handle your data or to exercise any of your rights.
What information reaches us
We collect information you give us directly, such as your name and email address when you contact us. We also gather technical data automatically through your browser: your IP address, the pages you visit, the time you spend on the site and the device or browser type you use.
We do not ask for payment details, and we do not track your location beyond what your IP address reveals about your general region.
How we use your information
Your contact details let us reply to questions, topic suggestions or corrections you send. Technical data helps us understand which guides are most useful and how the site performs across different devices. We use this information to improve content and fix technical problems.
We rely on legitimate interest as our lawful basis for processing technical data, and consent or contractual necessity when you write to us directly.
Analytics and cookies
We use analytics tools to measure traffic and understand how readers navigate the site. These tools may set cookies in your browser. You can read more about what cookies we use and how to control them on our cookie policy page.
Who else sees your data
We share information with processors who help us run the site: hosting providers, email services and analytics platforms. These companies handle data on our behalf and under our instructions. They do not use your information for their own purposes.
Some processors are based outside the UK. Where a transfer happens, we ensure it is protected by adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or other safeguards recognised under UK GDPR.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to ask what personal data we hold about you and to receive a copy. You can request corrections if information is inaccurate, ask us to delete it or restrict how we use it. You also have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest and to withdraw consent where that is the basis we rely on.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within one month. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
How long we keep your data
Contact messages and replies are kept for two years, then deleted unless there is an ongoing reason to retain them. Technical logs and analytics data are anonymised or deleted after 26 months. If you ask us to delete your information earlier, we will do so unless we have a legal obligation to keep it.
Children and young people
This site is for general information about riding clubs and equestrian competitions. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16 without parental consent. If we discover we have received information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this notice
We review this privacy policy regularly and update it when our practices change or the law requires it. The current version is always available at this address. Significant changes will be noted at the top of the page.
Area 18 Riding is an information site for general guidance only. We do not sell goods or services.