Privacy Policy
Zed Outdoors (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit this website:
1. Who We Are
Data Controller: Zed Outdoors
Email: zed(at)zedoutdoors.com
2. The Personal Data I Collect
Depending on how you use this website, I may collect:
Information You Provide
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Name
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Email address
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Information you submit via contact forms or email
Information Collected Automatically
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Pages visited and time spent on pages
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Referring website or link
3. How I Use Your Personal Data
I may use your data to:
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Respond to enquiries or messages
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Provide requested information or resources
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Monitor website usage and security
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, organisations must have a lawful basis for processing personal data. These can include consent, contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interests.
I rely on one or more of the following:
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Consent — where you voluntarily provide information
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Legitimate Interests — to operate, maintain, and improve this website
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Legal Obligation — where required by law
5. How Long I Keep Your Data
I only keep personal data for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfil the purpose it was collected for
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Meet legal or regulatory requirements
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Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
6. Sharing Your Data
I do not sell your personal data.
I may share data with trusted third parties, such as:
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Website hosting providers
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Analytics providers
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Email or communication service providers
I require third parties to respect and protect your personal data.
7. International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the UK, I will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:
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Right of access
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Right to rectification
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Right to erasure
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Right to restrict processing
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Right to object
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Right to data portability
You can usually exercise these rights free of charge, and organisations normally must respond within one month.
9. Cookies and Tracking
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand website usage.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. Data Security
I use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.
11. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
I am not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
13. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how I handle your data, you have the right to complain to the UK data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk
14. Contact Me
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact me using the contact form on this website.
