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Privacy Policy

COOKIE POLICY

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

1.1 In this Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings set out below:

  • “Cookies” – Small text files placed on a User’s device by a website

  • “Data Controller” – CAT-TEX Fishing, a business operated by Harry South

  • “Personal Data” – Has the meaning given in the UK General Data Protection Regulation

  • “User” – Any individual accessing the Website

  • “Website” – www.cat-tex.com

2. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE PROCESSING

2.1 The Data Controller processes Cookies under the following legal bases:

  • 2.1.1 Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR (legitimate interests) – for Essential Cookies

  • 2.1.2 Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR (consent) – for Analytics and Marketing Cookies

  • 2.1.3 Regulation 6 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003

3. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

  • 3.1.1 These Cookies are essential for the Website’s operation and cannot be disabled

  • 3.1.2 Purpose: Authentication, security, shopping cart functionality, payment processing

  • 3.1.3 Legal Basis: Legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR

  • 3.1.4 Retention Period: Session duration or as technically required

3.2 Analytics Cookies

  • 3.2.1 These Cookies collect anonymised usage statistics via Google Analytics

  • 3.2.2 Purpose: Website performance analysis, user behaviour insights

  • 3.2.3 Legal Basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR

  • 3.2.4 Retention Period: 26 months from collection date

  • 3.2.5 Third Party Processor: Google LLC (USA) – Adequate protection via UK adequacy decision

3.3 Marketing Cookies

  • 3.3.1 These Cookies track Users across websites for advertising purposes

  • 3.3.2 Purpose: Targeted advertising, campaign measurement, interest profiling

  • 3.3.3 Legal Basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR

  • 3.3.4 Retention Period: 12 months from collection date

4. CONSENT MANAGEMENT

4.1 Users may withdraw consent at any time via browser settings or by contacting the Data Controller
4.2 Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing
4.3 Essential Cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the Website’s operation

5. USER RIGHTS

5.1 Users have the right to:

  • 5.1.1 Access their Personal Data processed through Cookies

  • 5.1.2 Rectify inaccurate Personal Data

  • 5.1.3 Erase Personal Data in certain circumstances

  • 5.1.4 Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • 5.1.5 Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

6. DATA TRANSFERS

6.1 Analytics data may be transferred to Google LLC in the United States
6.2 Such transfers are protected under the UK adequacy decision for the USA

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

8. POLICY UPDATES

8.1 This Policy may be updated from time to time
8.2 Material changes will be notified via the Website

9. GOVERNING LAW

9.1 This Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with English law
9.2 Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts