Last updated: July 2026 — James Wilson, Shedfield Petanque

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy governs how Shedfield Petanque ("we," "us," "our," or "the Website") collects, uses, and protects information obtained from visitors to shedfield-petanque.club. Shedfield Petanque is operated by James Wilson, who is responsible for data processing activities described herein.

1. Information We Collect

Shedfield Petanque may collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Contact details submitted through contact forms, including name, email address, and message content
• Comments or feedback posted on shedfield-petanque.club articles and reviews
• Subscription information if you sign up to our newsletter
• User account information, if applicable

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP addresses and browser information
• Device type and operating system details
• Pages visited and time spent on shedfield-petanque.club
• Referral sources and navigation patterns
• General geographic location (country/region level)

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Shedfield Petanque uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how visitors interact with shedfield-petanque.club.

2.1 Types of Cookies Used

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour and Website performance
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices on shedfield-petanque.club
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional purposes

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect your experience on shedfield-petanque.club.

3. Analytics and Third-Party Services

Shedfield Petanque uses analytics platforms (such as Google Analytics) to monitor Website traffic, user behaviour, and content performance. These services may place their own cookies on your device and collect data about your interactions with shedfield-petanque.club.

We may also use third-party advertising networks to display relevant content and advertisements. These partners operate under their own privacy policies and may collect data independently of our Website.

4. External Links and Third-Party Websites

Shedfield Petanque contains links to external casino operators, gambling platforms, and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before providing any personal information. Links from shedfield-petanque.club to external gambling platforms do not constitute endorsement of their privacy standards.

5. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through shedfield-petanque.club is used for the following purposes:

• Improving Website content, functionality, and user experience
• Responding to your enquiries and communications
• Sending newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
• Analysing Website traffic and user behaviour patterns
• Preventing fraud and ensuring Website security
• Complying with legal obligations

6. Data Protection and Your Rights

Shedfield Petanque complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. As a visitor from the United Kingdom or European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

For users in California or other CCPA-applicable jurisdictions, similar rights apply regarding personal information collection and use.

7. Data Security

Shedfield Petanque implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is entirely impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

Personal data collected through shedfield-petanque.club is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Shedfield Petanque is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided information, we will delete such data immediately.

10. Policy Changes

James Wilson reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on shedfield-petanque.club with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

11. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

James Wilson
Data Protection Responsible Person
Shedfield Petanque
shedfield-petanque.club
Email: [email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.