1. Who We Are
Golden Pints is a beer garden tracker for Lancaster, Lancashire, operated as a personal project. When we say "we", "us", or "our", we mean Golden Pints.
Contact: Goldenpints@proton.me
2. What Data We Collect
Golden Pints does not currently require user accounts or login. We collect minimal data:
2.1 Analytics Data
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website or search engine
- Browser type and device category (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Approximate geographic location (city-level, derived from IP address)
We use this data to understand how people use the site and improve the experience.
2.2 Cookies & Local Storage
- Essential cookies: Session management and site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Anonymous usage statistics (e.g. Google Analytics or similar)
- Local storage: Your preferences such as visited pubs, dark mode setting, and tracker filters
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
2.3 Contact Information
If you email us (e.g. via the partner enquiry form), we'll store your email address and message content solely to respond to your enquiry. We won't add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To operate and improve the Golden Pints website
- To understand which beer gardens and features are most popular
- To respond to enquiries from pub partners
- To detect and prevent misuse of the site
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process data on our behalf:
- Hosting provider: For serving the website
- Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics
- Map tiles: OpenStreetMap / Leaflet for the pub map (no personal data sent)
Each third party operates under their own privacy policy and data processing agreements.
5. Data Retention
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months, then automatically deleted
- Contact emails: Retained for as long as needed to handle your enquiry, then deleted
- Local storage: Stored on your device until you clear your browser data
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — ask us to delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction — ask us to limit how we process your data
- Objection — object to data processing based on legitimate interests
- Portability — request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email Goldenpints@proton.me. We'll respond within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
Golden Pints is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at Goldenpints@proton.me.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).