Privacy policy
Last updated: June 2026
At Wrestling Champions, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect about you, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Wrestling Champions is the data controller for the personal information we collect through this website (wrestlingchampions.co.uk). You can contact us about data protection matters at privacy@wrestlingchampions.co.uk.
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
We collect information when you visit our website, make a purchase, contact us, or interact with us on social media. We may also receive information about you from third-party service providers and business partners.
Providing information is voluntary. However, if you do not share certain details, we may not be able to fulfil your order or send you updates.
Types of Data We Collect
- Contact Information – Your name, email address, and phone number.
- Transaction Information – Purchase details, delivery address, payment details, and related communications.
- Legal Information – Fraud checks, payment card refusals, and complaints.
- Preference Information – Your marketing preferences, account settings, and observed interests.
- Communications – Any messages you send us, including customer service calls (which may be recorded).
- Voluntary Information – Optional details such as your date of birth, gender, favourite wrestler, survey responses, or competition entries.
- Observed Information – Data collected automatically when you visit our site, including browsing activity, device identifiers, IP address, and location data.
Our Legal Basis for Using Your Data
We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so. Depending on the purpose, we rely on one or more of the following:
- Contract – Processing is necessary to fulfil your order or provide our services.
- Legal obligation – We are required to process certain data to comply with the law.
- Legitimate interests – We process data for purposes such as fraud prevention and improving our website, where this does not override your rights.
- Consent – Where you have given us explicit permission, for example to receive marketing emails.
Why We Use Your Data
To Send You Marketing (with Your Consent)
We send marketing emails based on your preferences. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email, or by emailing privacy@wrestlingchampions.co.uk.
To Fulfil Your Order
We use your transaction details to process payments, deliver orders, and handle returns, complaints, or warranty claims.
To Offer Klarna Payment Options
If you choose Klarna at checkout, we share relevant details with them to assess eligibility. Klarna handles your data under their own privacy policy.
To Meet Legal Requirements
We keep certain records to comply with tax, consumer protection, and data protection laws. We may also share data with law enforcement when required.
To Run Our Business
We use your data to manage accounts, prevent fraud, improve our products, and personalise your experience on our site.
Abandoned Cart Emails
If you add items to your basket but do not complete a purchase, we may send you a reminder email. You can ask us to remove your data at any time.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to recognise returning visitors, analyse site usage, and personalise content. You can withdraw your consent to cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference tool. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
How We Keep Your Data Secure
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses SSL encryption, and access to personal data is restricted to authorised staff only. In the event of a data breach that is likely to affect your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as required by law.
Sharing Your Data with Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as payment processors, delivery partners, and marketing platforms. All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection law.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction – Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure – Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction – Ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format to transfer elsewhere.
- Withdraw consent – Withdraw consent at any time for processing that relies on it.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at privacy@wrestlingchampions.co.uk. We will respond within one month.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for how those sites collect or use your data. We recommend reading the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Social Media and Sharing Features
Our site includes social media features such as share buttons and widgets. These may collect your IP address and track which pages you visit. They are governed by each social media platform’s privacy policy.
If you use social media to register on our site, we may receive some profile information such as your name, email, or favourite team. You control what is shared through your social media privacy settings.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your personal data only for as long as needed. In most cases, we hold data for up to 7 years from your last transaction. This covers legal, tax, and risk management requirements. Data may be kept longer if there is an ongoing dispute or investigation.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator. You can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113. We would, however, appreciate the chance to address your concerns before you contact the ICO — please email us first at privacy@wrestlingchampions.co.uk.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use your data, or to exercise your rights, please email privacy@wrestlingchampions.co.uk. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 working days.