Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 February 2026

Welcome to Punting in Sussex (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you use our website and services.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:
📧 privacy@puntinginsussex.com

1. Who We Are

Punting in Sussex operates an online platform that allows individuals to advertise and view adult services in the United Kingdom.
Our services are intended strictly for users aged 18 or over.

2. What This Policy Covers

This policy covers:

How we collect personal information
How we use and share that information
How we store and protect your data
Your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018

This policy applies to our website, associated mobile and web applications, and any communications you have with us.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you and automatically when you use our website.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When creating or managing an account, posting an advert, or contacting us, you may provide:

Account details: Name, email address, and password
Advert details: Title, description, “about me” section, services offered, and optional contact information
Demographic details: Age, height, gender, sexual orientation, etc. (optional)
Location details: Postcode, outcall locations, and geolocation (based on advert settings)
Media: Photos or media uploaded to your advert (served via our CDN)
Payment details: If applicable, billing information — although we do not store full card details (handled by a third-party payment processor)
Communication: Any messages or emails you send to us

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we automatically collect:

Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referral URLs
Usage data such as pages visited, search history, clicks, and session duration
Authentication data for login verification via NextAuth

We may use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, performance, and security purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data only in ways that are lawful and necessary, including:

To operate, manage, and secure user accounts
To display adverts and associated content
To maintain website functionality and performance
To communicate with you regarding your account or our services
To detect and prevent fraud or unlawful activity
To comply with legal obligations
To improve our platform and user experience

We will not use your data for unrelated purposes without notifying you or obtaining consent where required.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent: When you voluntarily provide details for your advert or agree to cookie use
Contract: Processing necessary to deliver our services
Legal obligation: To comply with UK laws (e.g. age restrictions, fraud prevention)
Legitimate interests: For site improvement, authentication, and security

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share limited information with:

Service providers who support our operations (hosting, authentication, CDN, analytics, and payments)
Legal authorities if required by law or to prevent illegal activity
Successors or business partners in the event of a merger, sale, or reorganisation

All third-party providers are vetted to ensure compliance with UK GDPR standards.

7. International Data Transfers

Our servers and data processors may operate outside the UK. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards (for example, Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Adverts are deleted or anonymised upon user request or account termination
Backup copies may persist briefly for technical or legal reasons before full deletion

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data:

Access – Request a copy of your data
Correction – Ask us to update or correct inaccurate data
Deletion – Request we delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restriction – Limit how we process your data
Objection – Object to processing for legitimate interest or marketing
Portability – Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
Withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@puntinginsussex.com.
We will respond within one month.

10. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal data, including:

Secure (HTTPS) connections
Authentication and access controls (via NextAuth)
Data encryption in transit and at rest
Regular security auditing and patching

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure, and users share information at their own discretion.

11. Age Restriction

This site is strictly intended for individuals aged 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors, and any such accounts will be removed.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Cookie Policy

13.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognise your browser, improve performance, and provide certain features (such as login sessions and location-based results).

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies – Required for the website to function (e.g. authentication and security)
Performance cookies – Help us understand how users interact with the site (e.g. analytics)
Functionality cookies – Remember user preferences and settings
Advertising cookies – Used to measure or limit advertising relevance (if applicable)

13.2 Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use parts of our website.

For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

13.3 Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
You can withdraw consent by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your preferences at any time.

14. Contact

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: privacy@puntinginsussex.com

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