Last Updated: [18/02/25]
At Club 139, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website (https://club139.co.uk).
1. Who we are
Our website address is: https://club139.co.uk. Club 139 is an exclusive private members’ club dedicated to luxury watch collectors and enthusiasts.
2. Data Collection and Use
2.1 Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
- The data provided in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymised string (hash) of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service Privacy Policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture will be publicly visible in the comment’s context.
2.2. Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
3. Cookies
Cookies enhance your browsing experience and allow us to recognise returning visitors. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
- A temporary cookie is set on the login page to check browser compatibility; this is deleted upon closing your browser.
- When logging in, several cookies store login details and screen preferences. Login cookies expire after two days (two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
- If you log out, login cookies will be removed.
- Editing or publishing an article will set a cookie with the post ID, expiring after one day.
4. Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you had visited that site directly.
These external websites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions, including tracking if you are logged into that website.
5. Data Sharing & Security
5.1 Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your data with unaffiliated third parties. However, in specific cases:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked via an automated spam detection service.
- We may disclose data when legally required or to protect against fraudulent or harmful activity.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for legal, security, and operational purposes:
- Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation and historical record-keeping.
- User Accounts: Registered users can view, edit, or delete personal data, except for usernames. Website administrators can access and edit user information.
- General Website Activity: Data retention policies for analytics, security logs, and backup storage may vary but comply with UK data protection laws.
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Request data deletion (excluding information required for legal or security purposes).
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your data is misused.
For data requests, please contact us at: [email protected]
8. Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be screened using an automated spam detection service to ensure website security.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns, questions, or data requests, contact us at:
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage members to review this policy periodically.
By using https://club139.co.uk, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.