Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: 13 October 2026
This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected when you visit www.rekdprotection.com (the "Website").
1. Who We Are
REKD Protection is a brand owned and operated by Stateside Skates Limited, which is the data controller responsible for personal information collected through this Website.
Company details:
Company name: Stateside Skates Limited
Company registration number: 02572738
VAT number: GB 538136540
Registered office: 35 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1XW, United Kingdom
Operating address: Unit 6 Amersham Commercial Park, Raans Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6FT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1494 726 426
Email: sales@rekdprotection.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable UK privacy legislation.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies to visitors using the Website.
The Website operates as an informational product catalogue showcasing REKD Protection products, specifications and stockists.
We do not offer direct online purchasing, payment processing or newsletter subscriptions through this Website.
The Website may contain links to independent retailers where REKD Protection products can be purchased.
3. Personal Data We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us by email or through a website contact form, where available, we may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Your organisation or company name, where provided
Information included in your enquiry
Any other information you voluntarily provide
You are not required to submit personal information to browse the Website.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain technical and usage information may be collected through our website hosting provider and enabled analytics services.
This may include:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the Website
Referring websites or traffic sources
Approximate geographical location
Dates and times of visits
Website interactions and navigation patterns
Online identifiers associated with cookies or similar technologies
Some of this information may constitute personal data, even when used to generate aggregated website statistics.
4. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal information for the following purposes:
Responding to enquiries and communicating with visitors
Operating, maintaining and securing the Website
Identifying and resolving technical issues
Monitoring website traffic and performance
Understanding how visitors interact with our products and content
Improving website navigation, usability and functionality
Complying with applicable legal obligations
We do not use information collected through this Website to operate an email newsletter or direct marketing subscription service.
We do not sell or rent personal information.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases where applicable:
Legitimate Interests
To respond to enquiries, maintain website functionality, protect website security and improve our services, provided these interests are not overridden by individuals' rights and freedoms.
Consent
Where consent is required for optional analytics cookies, tracking technologies or other processing activities.
Legal Obligation
Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
6. Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Squarespace Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website and to improve its performance, content and usability.
6.1 Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google.
It helps us understand how visitors find and use our Website.
Information collected may include:
Pages visited and time spent on the Website
Device and browser information
Approximate geographical location
Website traffic sources
Visitor interactions and navigation patterns
Online identifiers associated with analytics cookies
Google Analytics may process personal data on our behalf.
We do not intentionally provide Google Analytics with names, email addresses or other directly identifying contact information.
We use Google Analytics for website measurement and improvement, not for targeted advertising.
6.2 Squarespace Analytics
Squarespace Analytics provides information about website traffic, visitor activity and general website performance.
These statistics help us improve the browsing experience and understand which products and content are of most interest to visitors.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
7.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites function correctly, remember preferences and provide information about website usage.
7.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These support necessary website functionality, security and the operation of the Squarespace platform.
Essential cookies may be used without consent where permitted by applicable law.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These are used by Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics to collect information about website traffic, visitor interactions and performance.
Where consent is legally required, these cookies are only activated after visitors have provided consent.
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or direct marketing.
7.3 Cookie Consent and Preferences
We provide cookie controls that allow visitors to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Where consent is required, non-essential analytics cookies are disabled until visitors provide consent.
You may withdraw or change your cookie preferences through the Website's available cookie controls.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or the accuracy of website analytics.
7.4 Further Information
Further information about how Google and Squarespace process information is available through their respective privacy policies and cookie documentation.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Squarespace Privacy Policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
8. Sharing Personal Data
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Personal data may be shared with:
Squarespace, which provides website hosting and related services
Google, which provides Google Analytics
Service providers supporting our website, communications and technical operations
Relevant authorities where disclosure is required by law
We take reasonable steps to ensure that service providers processing personal data on our behalf are subject to appropriate data protection obligations.
Independent retailers linked from the Website are responsible for their own collection and use of personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process or store personal information outside the United Kingdom.
Where international transfers are subject to UK GDPR restrictions, we use an applicable adequacy regulation or another legally recognised transfer mechanism, such as appropriate contractual safeguards.
You may contact us for further information about the safeguards relevant to your personal information.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Enquiry Information
Information submitted through contact forms or email is retained for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries, manage follow-up correspondence and maintain appropriate business records.
Website Analytics
Analytics information is retained according to the applicable Google Analytics and Squarespace settings and our operational requirements.
Technical Information
Technical information may be retained for security, maintenance and troubleshooting purposes.
We periodically review retained information and delete or anonymise it when it is no longer required, subject to any applicable legal obligations.
11. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request data portability where applicable
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions.
To exercise your rights, please contact sales@rekdprotection.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk
We encourage you to contact us first so that we have an opportunity to address your concerns.
12. Children's Privacy
The Website is intended to provide general information about REKD Protection products and is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children through the Website.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
13. Third-Party Websites and Retailers
The Website contains links to independent retailers, stockists and other third-party websites.
When you follow these links, you leave the REKD Protection Website and may become subject to the third party's own privacy policy and terms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or data handling activities of independent third-party websites.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information or making a purchase.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Website, services, technology or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
We encourage visitors to review this Policy occasionally.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy, how your personal information is handled or your data protection rights, please contact:
REKD Protection
A brand of Stateside Skates Limited
Email: sales@rekdprotection.com
Telephone: +44 (0)1494 726 426
Website: www.rekdprotection.com
Operating Address:
Unit 6 Amersham Commercial Park
Raans Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6FT
United Kingdom