Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Castradar (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit castradar.uk (the “Website”). We aim to be transparent and to process personal data in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Publisher: Andrew Brown
Contact: info@castradar.uk

What personal data we may collect

Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect the following categories of data:

Contact data: information you provide when you contact us (for example, your name, email address, and the content of your message).
Usage data: information about how you interact with the Website, such as pages viewed, approximate location (derived from IP address), referral source, and timestamps.
Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and similar technical information required to deliver and secure the Website.
Cookie and similar technology data: identifiers and preferences stored on your device, depending on your settings and choices.

We do not intentionally collect special category data (such as health, political opinions, or religious beliefs) and we ask that you do not provide such information when contacting us.

How we use your data (purposes)

To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its content.
To respond to messages and provide support when you contact us.
To monitor performance, diagnose issues, and ensure the Website works reliably.
To protect the Website, our readers, and our systems against fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

Legal bases for processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

Legitimate interests: running and improving the Website, understanding readership trends, and keeping the Website secure. We balance these interests against your rights and expectations.
Consent: where required (for example, for certain non-essential cookies or similar technologies). You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your settings or using any available cookie controls.
Contract: where processing is necessary to provide a service you request (for example, responding to enquiries may involve steps taken at your request).
Legal obligation: where we must process data to comply with the law.

Cookies and similar technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to function properly, remember preferences, and understand how the Website is used. Some cookies are necessary for core functionality and security. Others may be optional.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable certain cookies, parts of the Website may not work as intended.

Where data comes from

Directly from you: when you email us or otherwise submit information.
Automatically: through your browser/device when you access the Website (for example, log and usage data).
Third parties: in limited cases, we may receive aggregated or technical information from service providers that help us run the Website.

How long we keep personal data

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

Enquiries: we typically retain correspondence for as long as needed to resolve your request and for a reasonable period afterwards for record