Spa Publishing Group Ltd
Last updated: 18th February 2026
1. Who We Are
Spa Publishing Group Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a company registered in England & Wales (Company No. 15830286).
We are a digital publishing business providing subscription-based sports research and statistical commentary.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 info@spapublishinggroup.co.uk
2. What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What personal data we collect
- How we use it
- The lawful basis for processing
- How we store and protect it
- Your rights under UK data protection law
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address
- Account login details
- Subscription preferences
3.2 Payment Information
Payments are processed securely by authorised third-party payment providers.
We do not store:
- Full credit/debit card numbers
- CVV codes
- Sensitive payment credentials
Payment providers process transaction data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable PCI-DSS standards.
3.3 Automatically Collected Data
When you use our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Cookies and usage data
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide access to subscription services
- Deliver email communications
- Process payments
- Manage your account
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- We do not sell your personal data.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Contractual necessity – to provide subscription services
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our services
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
- Consent – where required for marketing communications
6. Email Communications
By subscribing to our services, you consent to receiving service-related emails.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link
- Contacting us directly
Service-related communications (e.g., billing notices) may still be sent where necessary to fulfil contractual obligations.
7. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with:
- Payment processing providers
- Website hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Professional advisers (where required)
All third parties are required to process data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We do not share your data for unrelated third-party marketing.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- To provide services
- To comply with legal and tax obligations
- To resolve disputes
Inactive account data may be deleted after a reasonable period unless legally required to retain it.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
- Encrypted website connections (SSL)
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Restricted administrative access
All payment data is processed through secure third-party providers. We do not store full card details.
10. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure website functionality
- Analyse usage patterns
- Improve user experience
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where applicable)
- Restrict processing
- Object to certain processing
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 info@spapublishinggroup.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
12. International Data Transfers
Where third-party providers operate outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure lawful data transfer in accordance with UK data protection law.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with an updated revision date.