Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for GetHookt.co.uk

Effective Date: 12/03/2025

Welcome to GetHookt.co.uk (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Personal Information: When you register, subscribe, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and payment details (for subscriptions or purchases).

• Usage Data: We collect information on how you use our site, including pages visited and time spent.

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and third-party tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense) to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings in your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and personalize your experience on our site.

• Process transactions and manage subscriptions.

• Improve our services and website functionality.

• Send updates, promotions, or newsletters (you can opt-out at any time).

• Display relevant ads through Google AdSense and similar services.

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to improve functionality, including:

• Google Analytics – for traffic analysis.

• Google AdSense – to serve ads based on your browsing behavior.

• Payment Processors – for secure transactions.

These third parties may collect and process your data under their respective privacy policies.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

If you are in the EU (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have the right to:

• Access & Correction: Request access to or correction of your data.

• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.

• Opt-Out of Data Sale: We do not sell personal data, but California residents can request details on data collection and sharing.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Store user preferences.

• Analyze website performance.

• Serve personalized ads via Google AdSense.

By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

7. Data Retention Policy

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will always be available on our site.

For any questions, contact us at [your email].

Terms of Use

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By using GetHookt.co.uk (“the Website”), you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Use of the Website

• You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use this Website.

• You agree not to use the Website for any illegal activities.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details.

2. Content & User Submissions

• Users may submit fishing marks, reviews, and comments. You retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to use, modify, and display it.

• We reserve the right to remove inappropriate content.

3. Membership & Subscriptions

• Some features require a paid subscription (e.g., GetHookt Pro).

• Payments are non-refundable unless stated otherwise.

• We may change pricing and features with notice.

4. Limitation of Liability

• We are not liable for any losses resulting from the use of the Website.

• We do not guarantee fishing success or accuracy of fishing mark data.

5. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violations of these terms.

Copyright Policy

1. Ownership of Content

All content on GetHookt.co.uk, including text, images, logos, videos, and graphics, is the intellectual property of GetHookt.co.uk unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification is strictly prohibited.

2. User-Generated Content

• Users retain ownership of the content they submit (e.g., fishing marks, reviews, comments), but by posting, they grant GetHookt.co.uk a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content.

• Users must ensure that any submitted content does not violate copyright laws.

3. Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe any content on our website infringes on your copyright, please provide the following details to [your email]:

• Your name and contact details.

• A description of the copyrighted work.

• A link to the allegedly infringing content.

• A statement confirming that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

We will review and take appropriate action, including removal of infringing material if necessary.

4. Fair Use and External Content

• Some content may be used under “Fair Use” provisions for educational, commentary, or review purposes.

• External images, articles, or videos used on GetHookt.co.uk remain the property of their respective owners.

6. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of the updates.

For any concerns, contact us at support@gethookt.co.uk