1. Who We Are
MarksmanMate is an online platform for the shooting sports community, operating under UK data protection law including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
- Account registration data (name, email address, password)
- Profile information (bio, location county, disciplines)
- Shoot log entries, firearm records, equipment, and licence details
- Forum posts, comments, and messages
- Marketplace listings and transaction history
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
We also collect usage data automatically, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and improve the Platform
- To process subscription payments
- To send transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets)
- To enforce our Terms of Service and keep the platform safe
- To generate anonymised analytics about platform usage
4. Legal Basis for Processing
- Contract — to provide the service you signed up for
- Legitimate interests — platform security, fraud prevention, analytics
- Consent — optional cookies and marketing communications
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Our hosting provider for infrastructure
- Law enforcement where legally required
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. On account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days. Some anonymised data may be retained for analytics.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to certain processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk)
To exercise these rights, contact us through the Platform or by email.
8. Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies for session management and authentication. With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how the Platform is used. You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings banner.
9. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and regular security reviews. No system is completely secure; please use a strong, unique password.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a Platform notice.