Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Old Tossers (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based online community for the over-60s, focused on pebble skimming and social activities. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

• Email address — when you sign up to our community or newsletter
• Name — if provided during sign-up or submission
• Page visit data — which pages are visited (anonymised analytics)
• User-submitted content — photos, videos, and stories voluntarily submitted
• Cookie data — essential cookies for site functionality

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide access to community features
• Send newsletters and challenge announcements (with your consent)
• Display approved user submissions on the website
• Improve our website and understand how it is used
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent — you actively opt in to receive communications
• Legitimate interest — to provide and improve our community services

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share anonymised, aggregate data with advertising partners (such as Google AdSense/Ezoic) for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on browsing activity.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and session management. Third-party advertising partners may use cookies to serve personalised advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our cookie consent notice on the website.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

8. Data Retention

We retain your email address and name for as long as you remain a member of our community. You may unsubscribe at any time, after which your data will be deleted within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through the website.