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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use The Cartridge Hub website or sign up to our beta email updates.

1. Who We Are

The Cartridge Hub is a UK-based shotgun cartridge comparison service operated by Defend IQ Ltd.

2. What Data We Collect

  • Email address (when you contact us or sign up to updates)
  • First name (if provided)
  • Postcode (for location-based searches — not stored)
  • Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, device)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to messages you send us
  • Send occasional beta updates if you've opted in
  • Improve site functionality and prevent misuse

4. How We Store & Protect Data

Emails collected via our sign-up form are securely stored in a private Google Sheet accessible only to the site operator. We follow best practices in security including encryption, secure hosting, CAPTCHA protection, and access controls.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on The Cartridge Hub™. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality such as security, authentication, and saving your preferences.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve performance. These are optional and only set with your consent.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. These are also optional and only used if you allow them.

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You can also unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us via the Contact page.

7. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party tools including:

  • Resend – for secure email delivery
  • Cloudflare Turnstile – for spam protection
  • Google Sheets – for storing beta sign-up submissions
  • Tally.so – to capture form submissions

These services process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and UK GDPR obligations.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in services, features, or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be available here.

Last updated: 07 April 2025