Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025

Welcome to LochaberInternet.co.uk (“Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have in relation to this information. This policy is fully compliant with Google AdSense, Amazon Associates Program, and applicable data protection laws including GDPR and CCPA.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

Name
Email address
IP address
Location data (via IP-based geolocation)

B. Non-Personal Information

Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Referring/exit pages
Clickstream data

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

Track visits and page views
Improve user experience
Serve personalized ads
Analyze site traffic

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

2. Use of Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Improve our website and services
Send newsletters (with consent)
Serve personalized advertisements (via AdSense)
Track affiliate referrals (e.g., Amazon)

3. Third-Party Services

A. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to serve ads on our site. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect information such as IP address, browser, and user interests for ad personalization.

To learn more or opt-out, visit: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

B. Amazon Associates

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, which allows us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Amazon may collect information to track your visit and any resulting purchases.

More info: Amazon Privacy Notice

4. Data Retention

We retain personal and usage data only as long as necessary, including:

Analytics data: up to 26 months
Newsletter/Contact form submissions: until unsubscribed or deleted

5. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your data
Object to or restrict data processing
Withdraw consent
Request disclosure of data collected (CCPA)
Opt-out of data sale (CCPA)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: admin@lochaberinternet.co.uk

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately.

7. Security

We use reasonable safeguards (SSL, secure servers, limited retention) to protect your data, but no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will always be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:

Lochaber Internet
📧 Email: admin@lochaberinternet.co.uk
🌐 Website: https://www.lochaberinternet.co.uk