Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sea & Stillwater Adventures (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit or use our website: www.seaandstillwater.co.uk.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with:

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
The Data Protection Act 2018
Applicable laws in Scotland and the United Kingdom

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

Sea & Stillwater Adventures
Strathisla
Forfar Road
Meigle
Blairgowrie
Perthshire
PH12 8RS

Email: info@seaandstillwater.co.uk
Phone: 07971 485893

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Booking or enquiry details
Information submitted via forms or contact requests

b. Automatically Collected Data

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and browsing activity
Referral source

c. Special Category Data

Where necessary for participation in activities (e.g. health or safety requirements), we may collect sensitive data with your explicit consent.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Manage bookings and deliver outdoor activities
Communicate with you regarding enquiries or services
Ensure participant safety and maintain records
Improve our website and services
Send marketing communications (where permitted)
Comply with legal obligations

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – when you have given clear permission
Contract – to deliver booked services
Legal obligation – to comply with laws
Legitimate interests – to run and improve our business

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

Payment processors and booking platforms
IT and website service providers
Professional advisers (e.g. insurers, accountants)
Legal or regulatory authorities where required

All third parties must process your data securely.

7. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Adequacy decisions
Approved contractual clauses

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes and maintain records

9. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure website functionality
Monitor and analyse website performance
Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request transfer of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

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

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure hosting systems
Restricted access to personal data
Regular monitoring and updates

12. Complaints

If you have any concerns, you can contact:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113

You also have the right to seek remedies through Scottish courts.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted here with a revised date.

15. Contact Us

Sea & Stillwater Adventures
Strathisla
Forfar Road
Meigle
Blairgowrie
Perthshire
PH12 8RS

Website: www.seaandstillwater.co.uk
Email: info@seaandstillwater.co.uk
Phone: 07971 485893