Privacy Policy for Ahoy

Last updated: 7 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Ahoy ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use ahoy.je. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 and UK GDPR.

2. Who we are

Ahoy is an event listing website operated from Jersey, Channel Islands. For any privacy-related questions, contact us.

3. What data we collect

We only collect personal data you actively provide to us. This may include:

1. Name and email address (when you sign up, list an event, or contact us)
2. Event details you submit (titles, descriptions, dates, locations, images)
3. Any information you include in messages or enquiries sent to us

We do not currently use cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

4. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

1. Display event listings you submit
2. Respond to your enquiries and provide support
3. Send service-related communications (e.g. account or listing updates)
4. Maintain and improve the website
5. Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal basis for processing

We process your data on the following legal bases:

1. Consent — when you voluntarily submit information
2. Contract — to provide the service you've requested
3. Legitimate interests — to operate and improve the site
4. Legal obligation — where required by law

6. Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it with:

1. Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g. hosting providers), under strict confidentiality
2. Authorities, where required by law

Public event listings you submit will be visible to all site visitors — please don't include sensitive personal details in them.

7. Data retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the service or as required by law. You can request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

8. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

9. Your rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

1. Access the personal data we hold about you
2. Request correction of inaccurate data
3. Request deletion of your data
4. Object to or restrict processing
5. Request data portability
6. Withdraw consent at any time
7. Lodge a complaint with the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (jerseyoic.org)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us.

10. International transfers

If we transfer data outside Jersey or the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or transfers to countries with adequacy decisions.

11. Children's privacy

Ahoy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version. Significant changes will be communicated through the website.

13. Contact us

Questions or requests? Contact us.