Cookie & Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This policy explains how Vejay Padel Coaching (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website vejaypadelcoach.co.uk and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Vejay Padel Coaching is a padel coaching service operated by Vejay Pal, based in Derbyshire, England. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
- Email: vejaypal@gmail.com
- Phone: 07970 412 694
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our contact form or get in touch directly. This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- The content of your message
We do not collect sensitive or special category data (such as health information, ethnicity, or religious beliefs).
How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data you provide solely for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiry or message
- To arrange and manage coaching sessions
- To communicate with you about your bookings
We will not use your personal data for marketing purposes, and we will not share or pass your details to any third party unless required to do so by law.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, our lawful basis for processing your personal data is:
- Consent – you have given clear consent by submitting the contact form or contacting us directly.
- Legitimate interest – processing is necessary for us to respond to your enquiry and provide our coaching services.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months after your last interaction with us, after which they are securely deleted. If you would like your data removed sooner, please contact us.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access – you can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification – you can ask us to correct any inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure – you can ask us to delete your data.
- Right to restrict processing – you can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – you can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object – you can object to us processing your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at vejaypal@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Third-Party Services
Our website may use or link to the following third-party services:
- WPForms – powers the contact form on our website. Form submissions are stored within our WordPress installation. See the WPForms Privacy Policy.
- Google Maps – we link to our Google Maps listing. If you visit Google Maps via our links, Google’s own privacy policy applies. See the Google Privacy Policy.
- Instagram & LinkedIn – we link to our social media profiles. These platforms have their own privacy policies which apply when you visit them.
- WhatsApp – we provide a WhatsApp contact link. Messages sent via WhatsApp are subject to WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and can provide information to the site owner.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | Strictly Necessary | Used by WordPress to check whether your browser has cookies enabled. | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Strictly Necessary | Used by WordPress to identify logged-in users (admin only). | Session / 14 days |
| wp_lang | Strictly Necessary | Stores your language preference. | Session |
| wpforms_* | Functional | Used by the WPForms contact form plugin to manage form submissions and prevent spam. | Session / 1 day |
We do not use any advertising, tracking, or analytics cookies on this website. No third-party tracking scripts (such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel) are installed.
Note: If analytics or additional plugins are added to the site in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, though this may affect how the website functions. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) to secure data transmitted between your browser and our server.
Children’s Privacy
Our coaching services may involve participants under 18. Where we collect personal data relating to a child, we will seek consent from a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children via this website without parental consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
