Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Castle Park Bowling Paradise ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at castleparkbowlingclub.co.uk. Our website is informational in nature and does not require registration or the collection of personal data beyond what is automatically gathered through standard web technologies.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:

IP address and approximate location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website or search term
Server logs containing access times and request details

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form — in which case, it is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored in any database.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

To understand how visitors interact with our website
To improve website performance and user experience
To monitor and maintain website security
To generate anonymous statistical reports

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or any commercial purpose beyond website analytics and functionality.

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.

Types of cookies we use include:

Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
Performance cookies: Used to understand how visitors use our site
Functionality cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us analyse website traffic and deliver relevant content. These services may collect information about your visit, but they do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

Google Analytics: Provides anonymous usage statistics to help us improve our website
Advertising networks: May display interest-based ads using anonymised data; these services operate under their own privacy policies

We do not share your personal data with third parties. Any data collected by these services is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, 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 you’ve provided
The right to request deletion of your data (where applicable)
The right to object to processing for direct marketing
The right to withdraw consent at any time

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.