Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 May 2026

LocalRiding.com ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

LocalRiding.com is a UK-based equestrian content website providing guides, tips and information for horse owners and riders. You can contact us at debbie@localriding.com.

Information We Collect

• Contact form submissions: name, email address and message content if you write to us.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, pages visited and timestamps, collected via standard server logs and analytics.
• Cookies: small files stored on your device — see our Cookie Policy for details.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to enquiries you send us through the contact form.
• To operate, maintain and improve the website.
• To understand how visitors use the site so we can publish better content.
• To comply with our legal obligations.

Lawful Basis

We process your personal data on the basis of your consent (where you submit a contact form or accept non-essential cookies) and our legitimate interests in running and improving the website.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as hosting and analytics providers) who help us run the site, and where required by UK law.

How Long We Keep Your Data

Contact form messages are retained for up to 24 months. Server logs and analytics data are typically retained for up to 14 months. We delete or anonymise data when it is no longer required.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict how we process it.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit. No system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, email us at debbie@localriding.com.