Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/03/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gentleman’s Compass. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) for data protection.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our websites www.gentlemancompass.com and  www.gentlemancompass.co.uk 

By using our website, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect and process personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any details provided when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, or contacting us.
• Account Information: If applicable, login credentials and profile details.

2.2 Technical Data

We collect certain technical data automatically, including:

• IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referral sources.
• Pages visited, time spent on our website, and interactions with content.
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 5: Cookies and Tracking Technologies).

2.3 Communication Data

This includes any messages, emails, or other forms of communication you send us.

2.4 Advertising and Analytics Data

• Google Analytics data regarding website traffic and user behavior.
• Advertising data from Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, and similar third-party services (if applicable).

We do not collect special category data (e.g., racial or ethnic origins, political opinions, health data, etc.).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies.
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract with you.
• Legitimate Interest: When using analytics, security measures, or improving our website.
• Legal Obligation: When complying with regulatory or legal requirements.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Website Functionality: To operate and maintain our website.
• User Engagement: To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (only with consent).
• Analytics and Performance: To improve our website through analytics and tracking tools.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor and protect against fraudulent activities.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Gentleman’s Compass uses cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience. These may include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Used for tracking traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to serve targeted ads.
• Functional Cookies: Enhance website features and user experience.

You can manage cookie settings via your browser or use our cookie consent banner to adjust preferences.

For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis.
• Email Marketing Platforms: Newsletter and marketing communications.
• Advertising Networks: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel (if applicable).
• Hosting Providers: Website hosting and security services.

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

As our website may be accessed worldwide, we may transfer your data outside the UK and EU. When we do, we ensure:

• Adequacy Decisions: The country provides adequate data protection (e.g., EEA countries).
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): Agreements that ensure data protection compliance.
• Other Safeguards: As required under UK and EU law.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data. However, no method of data transmission is 100% secure. If you suspect any security issues, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR and UK GDPR

As a UK or EU resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request data in a structured format.
• Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities, such as direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@gentlemancompass.co.uk. We will respond within one month as required by GDPR.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics policies.
• User-generated content (e.g., comments) remains visible unless deleted upon request.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal data.

12. Compliance with Google Policies

To comply with Google’s privacy and advertising policies, we:

• Provide transparency on data collection and use.
• Offer a clear cookie consent mechanism.
• Adhere to GDPR and UK GDPR standards for user data protection.
• Allow users to opt out of data processing.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Gentleman’s Compass
contact@gentlemancompass.co.uk

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.