Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Charleston Fish Rod Bending Company ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates charlestonfishrodbendingcompany.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all its content, functionality, and services (the "Website").
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and track user behaviour.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including clicks, searches, and engagement patterns.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring to understand how users interact with our Website
- Affiliate tracking to measure conversions and attribute referrals to Paddy Power and related betting sites
- Website improvement and optimisation
- Marketing and promotional communications (where you have provided consent)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Fraud prevention and security measures
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behaviour and improve our services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to third-party betting sites and measure campaign performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable retargeting and personalised advertising.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies. You may also use tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) choices.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains affiliate links to third-party betting sites, including Paddy Power and associated online casinos and gambling platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their own terms and privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You can object to certain processing, including marketing communications.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for periods necessary to verify conversions and payments. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: charlestonfishrodbendingcompany.com
We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.