Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [13/03/2025]

Welcome to Dink Quest (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.dinkquest.com (the “Website”) and use our services, including our newsletter, ads, and affiliate links.

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal and non-personal information:

A. Information You Provide Directly:

Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe, we collect your name and email address.
Contact Forms & Comments: If you reach out to us or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and message content.

B. Information We Collect Automatically:

Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, log files, and analytics tools to track visitor behaviour, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Affiliate Links & Ads: If you click on affiliate links or interact with ads, we may track referral data through cookies.

C. Third-Party Data Collection:

Advertising Partners: Our advertising partners (such as Google Ads) may collect data to provide relevant ads.
Affiliate Programs: If you make a purchase through our affiliate links, the retailer may collect information about the transaction.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:
✅ To Improve Our Content – Understand what topics interest our audience.
✅ To Personalise Ads – Display relevant advertisements based on your activity.
✅ For Affiliate Marketing – Earn commissions from affiliate links while recommending relevant products.
✅ To Send Newsletters – Provide updates, promotions, and new articles.
✅ To Prevent Fraud & Protect Security – Detect and prevent spam, abuse, and security threats.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track affiliate links, and provide personalised advertising.

How to Control Cookies:

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.
You can opt out of personalised ads via Google Ad Settings (Google Ads Preferences).

4. Third-Party Services & Affiliate Links

We may include third-party services, advertisements, and affiliate links on our Website. These external platforms may collect data independently.

Ads: We partner with advertising networks like Google AdSense, which may use cookies to display relevant ads.
Affiliate Links: Some articles contain affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission when you purchase a product through our links. This does not impact the price you pay.

🔹 We are not responsible for how third-party websites collect and use your data. Please review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

5. Email & Newsletter Subscriptions

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive:
📩 Pickleball news, updates, and promotions.
📩 Occasional partner offers & recommendations.

How to Unsubscribe:

Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
You can also contact us at [info@dinkquest.com] to opt out.

6. Data Protection & Security

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. If you suspect a security issue, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Under UK and EU privacy laws, you have rights over your personal data, including:
✔ Accessing your data – Request what personal data we hold about you.
✔ Updating your information – Correct or update your personal details.
✔ Opting out of ads & tracking – Manage cookie settings or use Do Not Track (DNT) options in your browser.
✔ Deleting your data – Request removal of your personal data where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [insert email].

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.