Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2026 | Station: G0WDA / The Northern Lights BBS

Welcome to esoftc.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information shared when interacting with this website or connecting to The Northern Lights BBS.

1. Information We Collect

This website is built with a minimal, plugin-free architecture designed to collect as little personal data as possible:

  • Contact Form Submissions: When you send a message through our contact form, we collect your name/callsign, email address, subject, and message content solely to reply to your inquiry.
  • BBS User Registration: If you register an account on The Northern Lights BBS (via Telnet), your handle/callsign and connection logs are maintained locally for system administration and security purposes.
  • Server Logs: Standard web server logs may temporarily record standard access data (such as IP address, browser type, and timestamps) for security monitoring and fraud prevention.

2. How We Use Your Information

Any information submitted to this site is used strictly for legitimate amateur radio and bulletin board operations, including:

  • Responding directly to inquiries submitted via the contact page.
  • Managing user accounts and access permissions on The Northern Lights BBS.
  • Maintaining server security, performance, and uptime.

3. Third-Party Sharing & Cookies

We believe in a clean, privacy-first web experience:

  • No Data Sales: We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or marketing agencies.
  • No Advertising Trackers: This site contains no advertising network scripts, tracking cookies, or commercial analytics trackers.
  • Embedded Maps: Our contact page includes an embedded Google Map centered on Blackpool, UK to display our station QTH. Interacting with the map may be subject to Google's standard privacy policies.

4. Data Retention & Security

Contact messages are sent directly to the station operator email and are deleted when no longer required. All interactions are protected using HTTPS encryption and server-level security controls.

5. Your Rights

Under applicable data privacy regulations (including UK GDPR), you have the right to request a copy of any personal data held about you, or to request the deletion of your BBS account or contact records. To make a request, please reach out via our Contact Page.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this privacy policy or site operations, please contact:

Station Operator / Sysop: G0WDA
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK
Website: g0wda.co.uk