PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 23/06/2025

Padel Picks ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://www.padelpicks.co.uk.

1. Who We Are

Padel Picks is a UK-based affiliate blog that helps users research padel rackets and find the best prices through affiliate links. We do not sell products directly. We operate as an independent content site and are not currently registered as a limited company.

2. What Information We Collect

a) Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact Form: If you choose to contact us via the form in our footer, we collect your name, email address, and any message you submit. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

b) Automatically Collected Data

We may collect anonymised usage data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referral source (e.g. Google or another site)

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form

  • Monitor site performance and improve content

  • Track referral traffic for affiliate partnerships (anonymously)

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Affiliate Links and Tracking

Padel Picks uses affiliate links to recommend products. When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed in your browser by the third-party retailer to track purchases. These cookies are managed by the affiliate platforms and not by us directly.

5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a UK visitor, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To make a request regarding your personal data, please use the contact form found in the website footer.

6. How We Store Your Information

We take appropriate steps to ensure any data you share with us is secure and handled in line with applicable data protection laws. Data submitted via our contact form may be stored securely in our email system for as long as necessary to handle your enquiry.

7. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve user experience and gather analytics. You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. For more detailed information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable – or add this section below if not using a separate policy).

8. Third-Party Websites

Padel Picks may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch via the contact form in our website footer.