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    Privacy Policy

    Last updated: December 2025

    1. Introduction

    Welcome to Local Gym UK ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

    By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

    2. Information We Collect

    2.1 Personal Information

    We may collect the following personal information:

    • Gym Reports: When you submit a gym report, we collect your email address (optional), comments, and the reason for reporting
    • Contact Information: If you contact us through our enquiry form or email, we collect your name, email address, and message content
    • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience

    2.2 Non-Personal Information

    We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

    • IP address and location data
    • Browser type and version
    • Pages visited and time spent on our site
    • Referring website information

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

    • To maintain and improve our gym listings database
    • To respond to your reports and maintain listing accuracy
    • To communicate with you about your reports or enquiries
    • To improve our website and user experience
    • To comply with legal obligations

    4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please visit our Cookie Policy.

    We use the following types of cookies:

    • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
    • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
    • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

    5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

    We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

    • With your explicit consent
    • To comply with legal obligations or court orders
    • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
    • In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

    Gym Reports: When you submit a gym report, your information is used solely for moderating our listings and is not shared with gym owners or third parties.

    6. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

    7. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Gym reports are retained for administrative purposes and to maintain listing quality.

    8. Your Rights

    You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

    • Access: Request access to your personal information
    • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
    • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
    • Portability: Request transfer of your data
    • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information

    To exercise these rights, please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of our website or email us directly.

    9. Third-Party Links

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

    10. Children's Privacy

    Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

    11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

    12. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

    You can also use our contact form at the bottom of the website for any privacy-related questions or concerns.

    Cookie Policy

    For detailed information about our use of cookies, please visit our Cookie Policy page.