Privacy Policy

golden-panda-1.com takes your privacy very seriously. We comply fully with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Technical Data (automatically collected)

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Date, time and duration of visits
Pages viewed and navigation path

1.2. Voluntarily Provided Data

Email address (only if you subscribe to updates or submit a contact form)

1.3. Anonymous Usage Statistics

Aggregated, non-personal browsing patterns

We never collect sensitive personal information.

2. Purposes of Collection

To ensure the website functions correctly
To analyse visitor patterns and improve the site experience
To respond to messages or requests you send us
To send optional email updates (only with your express consent)

3. Who Receives Your Data?

Anonymised analytics services (Google Analytics, Matomo)
Our hosting provider (technical logs only)
No personal data is transferred outside the UK/EEA or sold to third parties

4. Data Retention Periods

Server logs and anonymised stats → maximum 24 months
Newsletter email address → retained until you unsubscribe or request removal
Temporary contact data → kept only as long as needed to handle your enquiry

5. Your Rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict how we process your data
Receive your data in a portable format
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis)

To exercise any right: [email protected]

6. Security Measures

Full HTTPS / SSL-TLS encryption across the site
Regular patching and updates of software and servers
Access restricted to authorised personnel only
Secure hosting on servers located within the UK or EEA

7. Cookies

We use only necessary cookies for site functionality and anonymised analytics cookies. You can manage or block them via your browser or our cookie banner.

8. External Links

The site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Policy Updates

Any changes will be posted here with an updated date.

Last updated: 1 January 2026