Privacy Policy – FishSpins
This privacy policy explains how avsclub.co.uk collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our site. We take your privacy seriously and handle all data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. FishSpins is the subject of our content; this policy concerns the portal itself, not the operator.
Who controls your data
avsclub.co.uk is the data controller for any personal information you provide through this site. We determine how and why your data is processed. For questions about your data, contact us at [email protected].
What information we collect
We collect two categories of information: data you provide directly and data we observe automatically.
Information you give us includes your name and email address when you submit a contact form or subscribe to updates. We do not collect payment details, account credentials or identity documents – those belong to the operator if you register with them, not to this portal.
Information we collect automatically covers technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and time spent on the site. This is gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies, detailed in our cookie policy.
Why we process your data
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries sent via our contact form
- To send updates or newsletters where you have opted in
- To analyse site traffic and improve navigation, content and page performance
- To comply with legal obligations
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on three lawful bases depending on the activity. Consent applies when you opt in to marketing emails or accept non-essential cookies. Legitimate interest covers our use of analytics to improve the site, provided it does not override your rights. Legal obligation applies where we must retain certain records to comply with UK law.
Who we share your data with
We share your information with third-party processors who help us operate the site. These include:
| Category | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Analytics providers | Track visitor behaviour and site performance |
| Hosting services | Store website files and databases |
| Email platforms | Manage contact-form submissions and newsletters |
All processors are bound by contract to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify. We do not sell your personal information to third parties, and we do not pass contact details to the operators we write about.
Some third-party services may transfer data outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Rectification: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: request deletion of your data where no legal obligation requires us to keep it
- Restriction: limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
- Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent: revoke permission for marketing or non-essential cookies at any time
How to exercise your rights
To make a request, email [email protected] with details of what you need. We will respond within one month. If your request is complex or we receive several at once, we may extend this by a further two months and will let you know.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection supervisory authority. Visit ico.org.uk or call their helpline on 0303 123 1113.
How long we keep your data
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. Contact-form submissions are kept for two years unless you request earlier deletion. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised after six months. Marketing consent records are retained until you withdraw permission.
Protection of minors
This site is intended for users aged 18 and over (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have received data from a minor, contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it without delay.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in law, our practices or the services we use. When we make significant changes, we will update the date below and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a site notice.
Last updated: 6 January 2026
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