Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 December 2024
Introduction
Darts Web ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:
- Your IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages you view on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
Information You Provide
We do not currently collect personal information directly from you (such as name, email address, or contact details) unless you voluntarily provide it to us through email or other communication channels.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site (e.g., search engine, direct link)
- General geographic location (country/city level only)
- Device and browser information
We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy protections:
- IP Anonymisation: Your IP address is anonymised before being stored
- No Advertising Features: We do not use Google's advertising features
- Do Not Track: We respect your browser's Do Not Track setting
- Limited Cookie Lifespan: Analytics cookies expire after 13 months
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of any page. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Analyse trends and site performance
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Content
Our website contains affiliate links to third-party retailers. When you click on these links, you will be directed to external websites that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Cookie consent preferences are stored in your browser's local storage and persist until you clear your browser data or change your preferences.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain data protection rights:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit how we use your data
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data
- Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: admin@dartsweb.co.uk