1. Introduction & Data Controller
FishingAffairs ("we", "our", or "us") operates the free browser gaming website located at fishingaffairs.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users in the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains what technical information we process, why we process it, and how we protect your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Our designated Data Controller address is: FishingAffairs UK Ltd., 22 Maritime Way, Canary Wharf, London E14 9GE, United Kingdom. If you have questions regarding data privacy, you may contact our team at privacy@fishingaffairs.com.
2. Information We Collect
Because FishingAffairs is a free social gaming platform that does not require user registration or financial transactions, we collect minimal data necessary to maintain site security and deliver smooth browser gaming performance:
- Technical Connection Data: Server log information including your IP address, browser type, operating system version, referral URL, timestamps, and page request details.
- Local Preference Storage: Technical settings saved in your browser local storage, such as your cookie consent preferences and game mute/volume choices.
- Inquiry Information: When you voluntarily submit a message via our contact form, we process your submitted name, email address, inquiry subject, and message content solely to answer your communication.
3. Legal Basis & How We Use Your Data
We process technical data under the following lawful bases defined by UK GDPR Article 6:
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Ensuring the operational integrity, network security, and anti-abuse protection of our web servers.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Managing non-essential analytical cookies and processing contact form inquiries submitted directly by users.
4. Third-Party Embedded Content & Games
FishingAffairs embeds browser games hosted by third-party game providers, including CrazyGames. When you launch a game embed window, the third-party provider may process technical connection data and store session tokens necessary to render game graphics and store high scores. Third-party embeds operate under the independent privacy policies of their respective developers, and we encourage users to review those terms.
5. Data Retention & Security
Server logs containing technical IP records are retained for a maximum of 30 days for security auditing before automated erasure. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to complete your support request. We implement strict technical and organizational security measures, including SSL encryption (HTTPS) across all pages, to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
6. Your UK GDPR Rights
Under UK data protection law, you hold rights regarding your personal information:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data held about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your contact form submissions.
- Right to Object & Withdraw Consent: Object to processing or withdraw cookie consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy compliance team via email at support@fishingaffairs.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.