Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13th Jan 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how buoysbuoysbuoys.surf and the buoysbuoysbuoys mobile and web app (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and billing details when registering or subscribing.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, app version, device type, and IP address.
  • Usage Data: Page visits, navigation paths, features used, and time spent on the website or in the app.
  • Cookies: Used to manage preferences, sessions, analytics, and advertising.
  • App Permissions: If granted, we may access device location, internet/network status, and push notification settings solely to support app functionality. We do not access your camera, contacts, or files.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and personalise website and app experiences
  • To manage user accounts and subscriptions
  • To send important service announcements and support responses
  • To monitor and improve technical performance
  • To display advertising and measure its effectiveness (where consent is given)
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent (e.g. cookies, analytics, personalised advertising)
  • Performance of a contract
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. improving service reliability and security)

5. Cookies, Analytics & Advertising

5.1 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Store your preferences and session state
  • Improve security and performance
  • Analyse site and app usage
  • Display advertisements

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie controls.

5.2 Analytics

We use analytics services such as Google Analytics and product analytics platforms (e.g. Supabase, PostHog, or similar) to understand how our services are used.

These services may collect anonymised or aggregated data, including:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage
  • Device and operating system type
  • General location (e.g. country or city)

5.3 Advertising

We display advertisements on our website and may do so in our apps. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads and to measure their effectiveness.

We may use services such as Google Ads / Google AdSense. These services may collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Pages visited and interactions with ads

Where required by law, personalised advertising cookies are only used with your explicit consent. If consent is not given, you may still see non-personalised ads.

You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Payment processors (for subscriptions)
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising partners (where consent is given)

All partners are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal obligations. You may request deletion at any time.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion or restriction of processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us & Data Deletion

For questions or to exercise your data rights, contact:
Email: buoysbuoysbuoys.surf@gmail.com