Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12 January 2025


Welcome to Sailing in Hope! Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.


Who I Am

I am the creator of Sailing in Hope, a personal initiative based in the UK.


If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach me via the contact form on this website. Messages submitted through the form are sent directly to my email inbox.


Information I Collect


1. Information You Provide


When you use the contact form, I collect the following details:


  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The content of your message
  • This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries and is not shared with third parties.


2. Website Analytics


This website uses Matomo, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to understand how visitors interact with the site. Matomo collects anonymized information, including:


  • The first two bytes of your IP address (e.g., 192.168.xxx.xxx), ensuring you remain anonymous.
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (e.g., mobile or desktop)
  • Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources
  • All analytics data is stored securely on my server and is not shared with third parties.


3. Cookies


This website uses cookies to provide essential functionality.


What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to ensure the website operates effectively.


Types of Cookies Used


  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They do not collect personal information or track you across other websites.


Managing cookies

  • You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website.


How I Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:


  • To respond to messages submitted via the contact form
  • To analyse website performance and improve the user experience


Third-Party Services


Embedded YouTube Videos


This website includes embedded YouTube videos. When you view an embedded video, YouTube (a service provided by Google) may collect data about your interactions, such as playback activity. YouTube’s data collection is governed by its own Privacy Policy.


Google Fonts


This website uses Google Fonts to ensure a consistent and visually appealing design. When your browser loads a page, it may retrieve fonts from Google’s servers. Google may collect certain technical data (e.g., IP address), governed by Google’s own Privacy Policy.


Your Data Protection Rights

As a visitor, you have the following rights:


  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, where applicable.
  • Restriction: Request restrictions on how your data is processed.
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.


If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me via the contact form on this website.


Data Retention

I retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.


Contact Me

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please use the contact form available on this website.


This Privacy Policy reflects my commitment to transparency and your privacy. Thank you for visiting Sailing in Hope!