This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services and interact with us via platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter), in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Diving Academy Unit 11 Sunfield Business Park, New Mill Road, Wokingham, RG40 4QT Email: Info@divingacademy.com
2. Information We Collect
When you use our services or apps linked through social media platforms, we may collect:
Personal information (e.g. name, email address, profile photo)
Social profile data (e.g. username, connections, profile info)
Contact details (e.g. phone number or email)
Usage data (e.g. click behaviour, pages visited)
Any information you provide to us directly (e.g. messages, survey responses)
We only collect data you permit and as required to provide our services.
3. How We Use Your Data
We may use your data to:
Deliver and personalise services
Respond to enquiries or support requests
Improve user experience and app functionality
Provide analytics and insights
Fulfil legal obligations
4. Social Media Platforms
When you interact with our apps or services via:
Facebook
We may access your public profile and email with your permission. We may also use Facebook Pixel for analytics and ad performance.
LinkedIn
We may request access to your public profile and email address. We use LinkedIn Insight Tag for campaign tracking.
X (Twitter)
If you log in or interact via X, we may collect your profile name and tweets (with permission).
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
Trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements
Legal authorities when required
Platform integrations you explicitly authorise
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to data processing
Data portability
Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, email us
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as needed to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g. Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag) to understand engagement and improve services.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
9. Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
10. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or similar protections.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Diving Academy Email: Info@divingacademy.com
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/
