Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 9, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to The Tommy Boyd Shrine (tommyboydshrine.co.uk). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. It also outlines your rights regarding your personal data.

Who We Are

The Tommy Boyd Shrine is a fan site dedicated to celebrating the career of Tommy Boyd, featuring audio collections, podcasts, and fan contributions. For the purposes of data protection, we are the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us via the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

What Data We Collect

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

  • Personal Information: When you submit comments or contributions via our website (e.g., through the "Contribute to The Wonderful Hour" form), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., messages, fan history, or radio era preferences).
  • Contact Data: If you contact us via WhatsApp (07836 314007) or other methods, we may collect your phone number or other contact details.
  • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, using cookies or similar technologies (see "Cookies" section below).
  • Third-Party Data: If you interact with our social media pages (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, X), we may receive data from those platforms in accordance with their privacy policies.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and respond to your contributions or inquiries submitted via our website or WhatsApp.
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience based on usage data.
  • To communicate with you about updates, new content, or podcast releases (only if you have opted in to receive such communications).
  • To comply with legal obligations under UK data protection laws.
  • We may participate in the Amazon Associates affiliate program, which means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on our site. This does not involve collecting additional personal data but may involve cookies set by Amazon (see "Cookies" section).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide data through forms or opt-in to communications (e.g., submitting contributions).
  • Legitimate Interests: For improving our website and services or analyzing usage data, where such processing is necessary and does not override your rights.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with UK data protection laws or other legal requirements.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze site usage and performance. We may use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., navigation and form submissions).
  • Analytics Cookies: To collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site.
  • Affiliate Cookies: If we use the Amazon Associates program, Amazon may set cookies to track purchases made through affiliate links. These cookies are governed by Amazon's privacy policy.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools) who process data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.
  • Third-party platforms (e.g., Libsyn for podcasts, social media platforms) when you interact with linked content, subject to their privacy policies.
  • Legal authorities, if required to comply with UK law.

Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored securely on servers located in the UK or within the European Economic Area (EEA). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. For example:

  • Form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months to process contributions or respond to inquiries.
  • Usage data may be retained in anonymized form for analytics purposes.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month, as required by UK law.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party sites (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, X, Libsyn, Amazon Associates). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.

Amazon Associates Program

The Tommy Boyd Shrine may participate in the Amazon Associates affiliate program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites. If you click on an Amazon affiliate link and make a purchase, Amazon may use cookies to track the transaction. This does not involve us collecting additional personal data, but Amazon's use of cookies is subject to their privacy policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: Available via the "Contact Tommy's Wonderful Hour Podcast" link in the footer.
  • WhatsApp: 07836 314007 (text or voice message).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Complaints

If you are concerned about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK data protection authority: