Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Who we are

Foraging Finder ("we", "us", "our") operates the website foragingfinder.com.

This website is an informational directory designed to help users find professional foraging courses and instructors. We do not provide foraging, medical, or safety advice.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us via our contact page.

2. What personal data we collect

We aim to collect as little personal data as possible.

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:

  • Contact information (such as your name and email address) if you contact us directly
  • Technical data, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring pages
  • Usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the site

We do not require users to create accounts.

3. How we collect data

We collect data through:

  • Contact forms or email communications
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Third-party analytics and affiliate platforms

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site
  • Improve site performance and content
  • Track affiliate referrals

Cookies may be set by third-party services such as analytics providers or affiliate networks.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Affiliate links

Foraging Finder participates in affiliate marketing programmes.

This means that some links on the site may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to record referrals in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Analyse website usage and improve content
  • Monitor affiliate performance

We do not sell your personal data.

7. Legal basis for processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, we process personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the website
  • Legal obligation – where required by law

8. Data sharing

We may share limited data with trusted third parties such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics services
  • Affiliate networks

All third parties are required to handle data responsibly and lawfully.

9. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

10. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using our contact page.

11. External links

This website contains links to external websites, including course providers and retailers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.