Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Biopredator handles personal information.

1. Who we are

Biopredator is an independent educational website about biological control, pests, beneficial insects and integrated pest management.

Contact: simon@biopredator.co.uk

2. Information we may collect

We may collect personal information if you contact us, create an account, submit a form, use a tool, or otherwise provide information through the website.

This may include your name, email address, message content, crop or pest information you submit, and basic technical information such as IP address, browser type and server logs.

3. How we use information

We may use information to:

• respond to enquiries;
• operate and maintain the website;
• provide website tools or downloads;
• improve website content and functionality;
• protect the website from misuse, spam or security threats;
• comply with legal obligations.

4. Lawful basis

Depending on the situation, we may process personal information on the basis of consent, legitimate interests, contract, or legal obligation.

5. Sharing information

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information with service providers where necessary to operate the website, such as hosting, email, analytics or security services.

6. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was provided, for website operation, for security, or to meet legal obligations.

7. Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing of your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw consent where consent is the lawful basis.

8. Cookies and analytics

Biopredator may use cookies or similar technologies for essential website functions, security, preferences and analytics. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Complaints

If you have concerns, please contact us first. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

11. Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time.