PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 13th May 2026

Welcome to Backyard Wild Stream (“we”, “us”, “our”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (“PECR”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

Website owner: Darryl Peterson
Website: https://backyardwildstream.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information You Provide Directly

• Your name
• Email address
• Contact details
• Messages submitted through contact forms
• Newsletter subscription information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Cookie and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve our website
• Respond to enquiries and messages
• Send newsletters or updates (where you have consented)
• Monitor website performance and analytics
• Prevent fraud or misuse of the website
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies may include:

• Essential cookies
• Analytics cookies
• Performance cookies
• Marketing cookies (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings and any cookie consent banner displayed on our website.

If you use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar tools, you should specifically mention them here.

Example:

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google may collect information such as your IP address and browsing behaviour.

You may also wish to link to a separate Cookie Policy.

6. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may send you emails about:

• New content
• Wildlife livestream updates
• Site news
• Promotions or announcements

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

We will not send marketing emails without your consent.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties including:

• Website hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Email marketing platforms
• IT and security providers
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required

These third parties only process your information on our instructions and under appropriate safeguards.

8. International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• UK adequacy regulations
• International Data Transfer Agreements
• Standard contractual clauses

9. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

For example:

• Contact enquiries: up to 12 months
• Newsletter subscription data: until unsubscribed
• Analytics data: according to provider settings

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

11. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, livestream platforms, social media platforms, or embedded content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 without parental supervision.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Optional Sections You May Need

Depending on what Backyard Wild Stream actually does, you may also need:

• Cookie Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Livestream disclaimer
• Affiliate disclosure
• Advertising disclosure
• YouTube/Twitch embed disclosures
• E-commerce/privacy wording if selling products
• Camera/audio recording notices if livestreaming public areas

Recommended Next Steps

You should:

1. Add a cookie consent banner compliant with UK PECR.
2. Create a dedicated Cookie Policy.
3. Add a checkbox consent on contact/newsletter forms.
4. Ensure HTTPS/SSL is enabled.
5. List all third-party tools actually used (Google Analytics, Mailchimp, YouTube embeds, etc.).

Useful guidance:

• ICO UK GDPR Guide
• ICO Cookies Guidance