Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 15th, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

The World Stone Skimming Championships, operated by Eilean Eisdeal, is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. We respect your rights and are dedicated to being transparent about how we collect and use your data. This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and what your rights are.

Who We Are

We are the data controller responsible for the personal data collected through this website.

Name: Eilean Eisdeal
Contact: Contact Form
Address: Easdale Island Community Hall, Easdale Island, Oban, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, PA34 4TB

The Information We Collect

We collect and process a limited amount of personal data from you when you interact with our website.

• Information you provide to us: When you use our contact form, you provide your name, a topic for your message, and the message content. This information is sent directly to our team via email.

• Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain data about your device and browsing behaviour. This can include your IP address, browser type, and information about how you navigate our site. This information is typically collected using cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookies section below).

Why We Collect Your Information (The Purpose)

We collect and use your personal information for the following specific purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about your message sent via the contact form.
• To improve our website and ensure its security. We use anonymous, aggregated data to understand how people use our site, which helps us make it better for everyone.
• To comply with our legal obligations.

The Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under UK GDPR, we must have a legal basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following:

• Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in processing the information you submit via the contact form to respond to your queries and engage with our website visitors.
• Consent: We may rely on your consent for certain uses of your data, particularly for non-essential cookies.

How We Use and Store Your Data

We will only use your data for the purposes for which it was collected.

• The information you provide through the contact form is used solely to address your specific query.
• We do not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
• Your personal data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorised personnel who need it to perform their duties.
• We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For contact form submissions, we may retain records for a reasonable period to ensure we have a history of our communications.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or services (e.g., website hosting or analytics providers). These third parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and data processing terms to ensure your data is handled securely and in compliance with GDPR.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

• The Right to be Informed: You have the right to be informed about how your data is processed, which is the purpose of this statement.

• The Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• The Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any data you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The Right to Erasure: You have the right to ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
• The Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the way we use your data.
• The Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data in certain situations.
• The Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact Form.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use them for purposes like website functionality and analytics. You have control over your cookie preferences through our cookie banner, which allows you to accept or decline different types of cookies.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new statement on our website with an updated “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this statement periodically.

How to Lodge a Complaint

If you have concerns about how we have handled your personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

ICO Contact Details: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/