Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Skywind (tesrskywind.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website, interact with our community, or contact us.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)

The Skywind leadership team acts as the Data Controller responsible for your personal data processed through this website.

3. The Data We Collect About You

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, device details, and general location data.

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, duration of visit, referral sources, and interaction with embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos).

  • Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us via email.

  • Cookie Data: Technical identifiers stored via cookies (see our Cookie Policy for details).

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  1. Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms, contact us, or apply to join the volunteer development team.

  2. Automated Technologies: As you browse the site, we may automatically collect Technical and Usage Data via server logs and cookies (subject to your consent).

  3. Third Parties: Embedded widgets or media (e.g., YouTube, Discord widgets, or third-party analytics platforms).

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:

Purpose / Activity Type of Data Lawful Basis under UK GDPR
Website Operation & Security Technical Data Legitimate Interests (to manage and secure our website)
Analytics & Site Performance Usage & Cookie Data Consent (granted via cookie banner)
Responding to Inquiries Communication Data Legitimate Interests (to answer questions)

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third parties only when necessary:

  • Hosting & Infrastructure Providers: Server and network host providers operating our website infrastructure.

  • Embedded Third-Party Services: Services such as YouTube (video embeds) or external media tools when you interact with embedded content.

  • Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers or infrastructure may be located outside the UK / European Economic Area (EEA). Whenever we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or UK International Data Transfer Agreements) to keep your data protected.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Contact & Application Inquiries: Retained for as long as necessary to evaluate your request or correspond with you.

  • Server Logs & Analytics Data: Retained in accordance with standard log cycles or until consent is withdrawn.

9. Your Legal Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data where there is no good reason for us to continue processing it.

  • Right to Restrict or Object: Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (e.g., via our cookie banner).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tesr.skywind@gmail.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as Discord, Reddit, YouTube, or community platforms). Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies.

11. How to Complain

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, we encourage you to contact us directly first so we can resolve the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:

  • Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

  • Website: https://ico.org.uk

  • Helpline: 0303 123 1113

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.