Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-02-12

Information We Collect

At geocachingwales.com, we collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Personal Data: This may include your name, email address, and any other information you provide directly to us.
  • Usage Data: We may collect information on how the website is accessed and used. This usage data may include your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our site and store certain information. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy at geocachingwales.com/cookie-policy/.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used in various ways, including to:

  • Provide and maintain our services.
  • Analyze usage and improve our website.
  • Personalize your experience on our site.
  • Communicate with you, including sending updates and promotional materials.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Legal Bases

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data.
  • Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
  • Legitimate Interests: Where we have a legitimate interest in processing your data that is not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

Sharing with Third Parties

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, provide the service on our behalf, perform service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our service is used.
  • Analytics: We may use third-party service providers such as Google Analytics to monitor and analyze the use of our website. For more information, please refer to their privacy policy.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the service, or protect the personal safety of users of the service or the public.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our site and store certain information. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy at geocachingwales.com/cookie-policy/.

International Transfers

If you are located outside New Zealand and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to New Zealand and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Data Retention & Security Measures

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

User Rights & Choices

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • The right to rectification.
  • The right to object.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: