Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 2025

WatchForum (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our forum located at https://yourforum.com.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, and other details you provide when registering.
• Usage Data: Information about your activity on the forum, including posts, threads, and interactions.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to improve your experience, remember preferences, and for analytics purposes.
• Advertising Data: We display Google Ads, which may collect certain data for personalized advertising.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the forum service.
• To personalize your experience and remember preferences.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our services.
• To display relevant advertising, including Google Ads.
• To communicate with you regarding your account or forum updates.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with trusted third parties for the purposes described above, including:

• Google AdSense and Google Analytics for advertising and analytics.
• Hosting providers or service providers who help operate the forum.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies help us remember your login state, preferences, and analyze traffic patterns. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

5. Your GDPR Rights

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.
• Objection: Object to certain processing, including personalized advertising.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at krishan@thewatchbusiness.co.uk.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the forum service and comply with legal obligations.

7. Third-Party Services

Our forum uses:

• Google AdSense: Displays personalized ads based on your interests. Learn more: Google Ads Policy.
• Google Analytics: Helps us understand traffic patterns. Learn more: Google Privacy Policy.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date updated.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at krishan@thewatchbusiness.co.uk.