Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Dorset Guns and Shooting Supplies ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates dorsetgunsandshootingsupplies.co.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all content, functionality, and services offered.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and contact information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our services.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and navigation behaviour.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Conducting analytics to understand user behaviour and website performance.
- Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from casino and betting site partners.
- Improving website functionality, content, and user experience.
- Sending promotional communications and marketing materials (with your consent).
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity.
- Personalising content recommendations and advertisements.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casino and betting websites to calculate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino, betting, and affiliate partner websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. When you click links to partner websites, you leave our site and are subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to processing for marketing or profiling purposes.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
If you are located in the United States and subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Typically:
- Personal contact information is retained for as long as you maintain an account or request communications.
- Analytics and usage data are retained for up to 24 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with commission settlement requirements.
- Cookie data is retained according to each cookie's expiration date.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Contact Us below).
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wishes to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by applicable data protection legislation.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for updates.