Last updated: 19 JUNE 2025
Welcome to Eventing Times (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
Eventing Times is an online equestrian magazine based in the United Kingdom. We provide news, features, and resources for the UK equestrian community.
Our contact details are:
Eventing Times
Email: eventingtimes@gmail.com
Website: www.eventingtimes.com
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Information you provide to us:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Any personal details submitted via forms (e.g., event listings, article contributions, feedback).
Information we collect automatically:
- IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on site (via cookies and analytics tools).
Information from third parties:
- If you interact with us through social media or enter competitions via partners.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send you our newsletter and equestrian-related updates (if you opt in).
- Improve our website and user experience.
- Respond to your queries or contributions.
- Run competitions or surveys.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful basis to process your personal data. These include:
- Consent – for email newsletters and marketing.
- Legitimate interests – for improving our website and understanding readership trends.
- Legal obligation – where processing is necessary to comply with the law.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, web hosting).
- Law enforcement or regulators if required by law.
All third-party services are required to comply with UK data protection laws.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to improve website performance and personalise your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Read our full [Cookie Policy] for details.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or to comply with legal obligations. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your data will be removed from our mailing list.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccuracies in your data.
- Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances).
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for marketing).
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: eventingtimes@gmail.com
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and content are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last updated” date above and notify you where appropriate.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 eventingtimes@gmail.com