🔐 PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 15 April 2026

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to Local Pub Passport (“we”, “our”, “us”).

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website:
👉 https://localpubpassport.co.uk/

 

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Identity Data

  • Full name
  • Username

b) Contact Data

  • Email address
  • Phone number

c) Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system

d) Usage Data

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Interaction with features (e.g. check-ins, rewards)

e) Location Data

  • Approximate or precise location (if enabled)

f) Marketing Preferences

  • Your preferences in receiving marketing communications

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Account registration
  • Website usage
  • Reward/check-in activity
  • Contact forms or support queries
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

 

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your account
  • To track visits and reward points
  • To provide personalised offers and promotions
  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • To communicate with you regarding updates and services
  • To ensure platform security and prevent fraud

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide our services
  • Consent – for marketing communications and cookies
  • Legitimate interests – to improve services and analyse usage
  • Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws

 

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Provide relevant offers

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

A cookie banner is provided where required.

 

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

  • Partner pubs for reward validation
  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, marketing tools)
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

All third parties are required to respect your data and comply with UK GDPR.

 

8. International Data Transfers

Where your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Adequacy regulations
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

 

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • While your account is active
  • Up to [24 months] after inactivity
  • Longer if required by law

 

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Encryption technologies
  • Access controls

 

11. Your Legal Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

 

12. Marketing Communications

We will only send you marketing communications if:

  • You have given consent, OR
  • You are an existing user under “soft opt-in” rules

You can unsubscribe at any time.

 

13. Third-Party Links

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

 

14. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

 

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.