Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Bristol Referees Hub collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at bristolrefs.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
As an informational website, Bristol Referees Hub does not collect personal information through registration or forms. However, certain data is automatically gathered when you visit our site:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referring URLs and device information
- Standard server log files
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To ensure the site functions correctly and securely
- To compile anonymous statistical reports
We do not use this data to identify individuals, nor do we sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies for site functionality
- Analytics cookies to measure traffic and usage patterns
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site. We do not use tracking technologies for targeted advertising.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us understand our audience and improve our website:
- Google Analytics — collects anonymised data about site usage to generate reports on traffic and behaviour
- Cloudflare — provides security and performance optimisation
These services operate under their own privacy policies and may use cookies or similar technologies. We do not control their practices, but we ensure they comply with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is stored on secure servers, and access is limited to authorised personnel only. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and 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 we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data where applicable
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at 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 immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Callum Whittaker
22 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
