Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 April 2026

Who we are

Boulderflash is a bouldering content platform based in the South West of England. Our website address is https://boulderflash.com. You can contact us at info@boulderflash.com.

What data we collect

Boulderflash is a static website. We do not require you to create an account and we do not process payments or store financial information.

Analytics: If you consent, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data including pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country/city level), device type, and referral source. This helps us understand which content is most useful and improve the site. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

Contact form: If you use our contact form, the information you provide (name, email address, message) is sent directly to our email inbox. We do not store this data on our servers.

Embedded content: Some articles include embedded YouTube videos. These may set cookies and collect data as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them as follows:

  • Essential cookies: We store your cookie consent preference so we don't ask you repeatedly. This cookie is stored for 365 days.
  • Analytics cookies: If you consent, Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. These are set only after you accept analytics cookies.
  • Third-party cookies: Embedded YouTube videos may set cookies. These are governed by Google's cookie policy.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the button below, or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.

How we use your data

We use analytics data solely to understand how the site is used and to improve our content. We do not sell, share, or transfer your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

  • Access any personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Data retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Contact form emails are retained in our inbox and deleted when no longer needed.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, contact us at info@boulderflash.com.