Last updated: [12/08/2025]

Go Fishing UK (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website https://www.gofishinguk.co.uk.


1. Who We Are

Go Fishing UK
Email: info@gofishinguk.co.uk

We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with UK GDPR and data protection laws.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data when you use our website:

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, and any details you provide.
  • Mailchimp sign-up: email address (for our newsletter).
  • Analytics data: information about your device, browser, location (approximate), and how you use our site (via Google Analytics and Google Search Console).

We do not collect sensitive personal information.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries you send us via the contact form.
  • Send newsletters or updates if you sign up via Mailchimp (you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • Monitor website performance, usage, and improve content (via Google Analytics and Google Search Console).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you sign up for our newsletter.
  • Legitimate interest – to respond to enquiries and analyse website performance.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies for analytics and performance monitoring.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.


6. Data Retention

  • Form entries & Mailchimp sign-up data are retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
  • Analytics data is automatically managed by Google according to their retention settings.

7. Sharing of Data

We do not sell or trade your personal data.
We may share limited data with trusted third-party providers:

  • Google Analytics & Google Search Console (website performance).
  • Mailchimp (newsletter subscriptions).

These providers process data in line with GDPR and may transfer data outside the UK under approved safeguards.


8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion.
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
  • Restrict or object to certain processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@gofishinguk.co.uk.


9. Security

We take appropriate steps to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.