Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [23-8-2025]

Effective Date: [18-8-2025]

1. Introduction

Spearandhunt SL (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website spearandhunt.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users worldwide and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Australian Privacy Act 1988.

2. Contact Information

Data Controller: Spearandhunt SL
Address: Riera Matamoros, Badalona, Spain
Email: info@spearandhunt.com

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at info@spearandhunt.com.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website through:

Google Analytics:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • User interactions and behavior patterns

Affiliate Tracking:

  • Click data on affiliate links (Amazon Associates, Booking.com)
  • Referral information
  • Purchase completion data (through third-party cookies)

3.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for website performance analysis
  • Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense for displaying relevant advertisements
  • Affiliate Cookies: Amazon Associates and Booking.com for commission tracking

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Legal Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your information based on:

  • Legitimate Interests: Website analytics, performance optimization, and affiliate marketing
  • Consent: Where explicitly provided for cookies and tracking

4.2 Purposes of Processing

We use collected information to:

  • Analyze website performance and user behavior
  • Improve user experience and content relevance
  • Display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with:

Google (Analytics & AdSense):

  • Website usage data for analytics and advertising
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Amazon Associates Program:

  • Click and referral data for commission tracking
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496

Booking.com Affiliate Program:

  • Referral and booking data for commission purposes
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.booking.com/content/privacy.html

Hostinger (Hosting Provider):

  • Server logs and technical data
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.hostinger.com/privacy-policy

5.2 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States, where our hosting servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

For UK Users: Transfers comply with UK GDPR adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards.
For EU Users: Transfers comply with GDPR adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

  • Google Analytics Data: 26 months (default setting)
  • Server Logs: 12 months maximum
  • Affiliate Tracking Data: As required by partner programs (typically 24 months)

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 UK GDPR Rights

If you are in the UK, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

7.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know: Request information about data collection and use
  • Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising rights

Note: We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

7.3 Australian Privacy Rights

If you are in Australia, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Complaints: Lodge complaints with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

7.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@spearandhunt.com. We will respond to your request within:

  • 30 days (UK GDPR)
  • 45 days (CCPA, extendable by 45 days)
  • 30 days (Australian Privacy Act)

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for general audiences interested in spearfishing. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • For significant changes, providing additional notice as required by applicable law

11. Complaints and Regulatory Authorities

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may contact:

UK Users:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk/

California Users:
California Attorney General’s Office
Website: https://oag.ca.gov/

Australian Users:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au/

12. Additional Information for California Residents

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Identifiers: IP addresses, device identifiers
  • Internet Activity: Browsing behavior, click data
  • Geolocation Data: General location information

Business Purposes for Collection:

  • Website analytics and improvement
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Affiliate program participation

Categories of Third Parties We Share Information With:

  • Analytics providers (Google)
  • Advertising networks (Google AdSense)
  • Affiliate program partners (Amazon, Booking.com)
  • Hosting providers (Hostinger)

We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months and do not sell personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: info@spearandhunt.com
  • Address: Spearandhunt SL, Riera Matamoros, Badalona, Spain