Privacy Policy

Last updated: [5 September 2024]

At Shardclimber (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible from shardclimber.com, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and performance. The data collected through Google Analytics is controlled by cookies, which track usage information such as pages visited, session duration, and geographic location (where available). The information we collect is anonymized and does not include personal data such as your name or email address unless you voluntarily provide that information through a contact form or similar means.

2. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files placed on your device to collect information about your use of the site. We use three categories of cookies:

• Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant ads based on your behavior.

• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting and reporting anonymous information.

• Personalization Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

All cookies on our site are opt-in, meaning you will only be tracked if you provide consent via our cookie consent banner.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic on our website. Google Analytics tracks your visit to our website using cookies, which help us understand how visitors use our site. This information is used to improve website functionality and user experience. The data collected includes:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referring website

• Geographic location (country and city)

• Device type (mobile or desktop)

All data collected is anonymous and is stored for 12 months.

4. How We Use Your Data

The data we collect via Google Analytics is used to:

• Monitor website performance and traffic trends

• Improve user experience and website functionality

• Customize website content based on user preferences

We do not use the data for any other purposes or share it with any third parties.

5. Retention of Data

We retain the data collected through cookies for a period of 12 months. After this time, the data is automatically deleted.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

• Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any information you believe is inaccurate.

• Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data. If you wish to exercise this right, you can contact us at shardclimber@gmail.com.

• Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

• Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your data.

• Data Portability: You can request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization or directly to you.

7. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with any third parties other than Google Analytics, which is used for website traffic analysis. All data remains under our control, and we ensure that any third-party services we use are compliant with GDPR.

8. Cookie Consent

We operate on an opt-in basis for cookies. Upon visiting our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose which types of cookies you consent to by selecting the appropriate options in the banner.

You can also control and manage cookies in your browser settings at any time, including deleting cookies that have already been set.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the data we collect, you can contact us via email at shardclimber@gmail.com.

Data Controller:

George King

London, England

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.