Last updated: 5th February 2026
This website is operated by a private individual based in the United Kingdom. It is an informational website focused on a boat refit project and a collection of self-written technical and practical articles.
Your privacy is taken seriously. This policy explains what personal data is collected, how it is used, and your rights under UK data protection law.
For further information, please also give your attention to our Terms and Conditions and Cookie Notice.
1. Information collected
Contact forms
If you contact the site via a form, the following information may be collected:
- your name
- your email address
- the content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Technical data
When you visit the site, basic technical information may be processed automatically, such as:
- IP address
- browser type
- device and operating system information
This data is necessary for the normal operation, security, and maintenance of the website.
2. How your data is stored and processed
Contact form submissions may be:
- stored securely in the website’s database, and/or
- forwarded to the site operator by email
Emails may be handled using third-party email services (such as Google). These providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are relied upon in accordance with UK GDPR.
The website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider, which acts as a data processor.
3. Purpose and lawful basis
Personal data is processed for the purpose of:
- responding to enquiries
- maintaining the technical operation and security of the site
The lawful basis for this processing is legitimate interest — specifically, communicating with visitors who choose to contact the site.
4. Embedded content and third-party services
Articles may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as YouTube. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited the third-party website directly. Consequently, it may set cookies or collect data.
Such content is only loaded after consent has been given where required.
5. Analytics and advertising
The site may introduce basic analytics or display advertising in the future to better understand readership or support the site. Where non-essential cookies are used, consent will be requested before they are set.
The site does not sell products or services directly.
6. Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- respond to enquiries
- meet legal or administrative requirements
Messages are not kept indefinitely.
7. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction or deletion
- object to or restrict processing
- lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
You can exercise your rights by contacting the site operator using the details below.
8. Contact details
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
Jack Allen (Site Administrator)
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