Information you provide
Your name, email address, messages or other details you choose to submit through forms, email or website features.
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How information may be received and used across The Shrimpers-online and its connected services.
Explore this page ↓A straightforward approach to visitor privacy
The Shrimpers-online is an independent Southend United supporters’ website. We aim to collect only the information reasonably needed to run the site, respond to people who contact us, understand website use and protect the website.
This policy covers information received through the website, contact forms, email, comments or community features, analytics, cookies and third-party services used by the site.
What may be collected
Technical information
Information such as browser or device type, pages visited, approximate location or technical data generated when the site is used.
Analytics information
Aggregated or pseudonymous information that may help us understand traffic, popular pages and website performance.
Only for legitimate website purposes
- To respond when you contact The Shrimpers-online.
- To operate, maintain and improve website features.
- To understand how the website is being used.
- To help detect spam, abuse, security problems or suspicious activity.
- To keep appropriate records where a continuing conversation or service requires it.
We do not sell personal information.
Cookies and local website data
The site may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functions, remember settings, understand traffic or enable services supplied by third parties.
More detail about the types of cookies that may be used and the choices available to you is provided in our Cookie Policy.
Read the Cookie PolicySome features are provided by others
Analytics, embedded media, advertising, social features, payment services or other integrations may be provided by external companies. Those services may process information under their own privacy terms.
External websites and services are responsible for their own privacy practices.
Information you choose to send us
If you contact us by email or through a form, we may retain the message and contact details for as long as reasonably needed to respond, deal with the matter raised or maintain an appropriate record.
Where community features allow information to be posted publicly, information you choose to publish may be visible to other visitors or members.
Access, correction and deletion
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have rights relating to personal information you have provided to us, including requesting access, correction or deletion.
Privacy-related requests can be made through our Contact page.
Collect less. Use it responsibly. Never sell it.
The Shrimpers-online is a fan-run website. Our aim is to avoid collecting personal information we do not need, to use information only for legitimate website purposes and to be clear with visitors about how the site operates.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated when website features, plugins, services, legal requirements or the way The Shrimpers-online operates change.
Last reviewed: August 2026.
Contact The Shrimpers-online
If you have a question about this policy or how visitor information is handled, please contact us through the main Contact page.
Contact The Shrimpers-onlineMessages and newsletter subscriptions
Contact, writer and advertising forms send your details to the relevant website mailbox and retain a private copy in the owner’s inbox. Your address is used to reply to your enquiry. Newsletter signup is a separate choice: we record the email address, signup source, request and confirmation times, and the wording of the consent. Confirmation is required before newsletter campaigns. Unsubscribe at any time through the link provided. Clubhouse membership does not automatically subscribe you. Contact editor@theshrimpers-online.co.uk about your information.
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