Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Welcome to Tibbs Forge (“we”, “us”, “our”), your dedicated online resource at https://tibbsforge.com for all aspects of decals, lettering & freehand techniques, Dreadtober & hobby challenges, and general wargaming inspiration. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures for collecting, utilising, and protecting your personal information, fully complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
The entity responsible for controlling data on this website is:
Organisation: Tibbs Forge
Contact: secure.accesshub@gmail.com
Information We Collect
When you interact with Tibbs Forge and delve into our content on hobby philosophy, GW news & rumors, or specific techniques like freehand, we may gather various categories of information. This typically includes: your name and email address, provided when you subscribe to our updates or send us a direct message; your IP address and browser type, which are automatically recorded by our servers for operational reasons; data acquired through the use of cookies and general site activity (for a comprehensive understanding, please refer to our dedicated Cookie Policy); and any comments, communications, or other material you choose to post on our platform.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Our processing of your personal data is grounded in specific legal bases, as mandated by applicable law. These include: your explicit consent, for example, when you willingly opt-in to receive our newsletters about upcoming hobby challenges or the latest GW news; our legitimate interests in comprehending how our site is navigated, enhancing the user experience, and continually improving our diverse range of hobby content; and contractual necessity, particularly when we need to respond to your direct inquiries or requests related to our services.
How We Use Your Data
The data collected at Tibbs Forge serves several core functions: to effectively address your questions and feedback regarding decals, freehand, or any other hobby-related query; to deliver our newsletters to you, exclusively when you have granted us explicit permission; to continuously refine and improve the functionality and content of our website, ensuring it remains a valuable hub for hobbyists; to display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense; and to analyse overall website traffic and user engagement via Google Analytics, which helps us identify popular content and areas for future development.
Third-Party Services
To support the operation and reach of Tibbs Forge, we integrate selected external services. These comprise: Google Analytics, which aids us in understanding website traffic patterns and user behaviour; Google AdSense, utilised for presenting advertisements; and various social media platforms, primarily facilitated through sharing buttons. It is important to note that these external services operate under their own distinct privacy policies and may collect data independently.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
As a visitor to Tibbs Forge, you possess certain rights under the UK GDPR concerning your personal data. These rights encompass the ability to: access the personal data we maintain about you; request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information; ask for the deletion of your personal data, also known as the ‘right to be forgotten’; request limitations on how your data is processed; exercise your right to data portability; object to the processing of your data; and withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us directly at secure.accesshub@gmail.com.
Data Retention
At Tibbs Forge, we retain your personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the objectives outlined in this policy, or as required by prevailing legal obligations. For those who subscribe to our hobby news and updates, you always have the flexibility to unsubscribe from our mailing list at any point.
Data Security
We prioritise the security of your personal data. Tibbs Forge implements a variety of appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to safeguard your information, including the application of SSL encryption for data transmission and secure hosting environments for our website.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy is subject to occasional updates to reflect modifications in our practices or legal requirements. Any revisions will be indicated by the “Last updated” date prominently displayed at the top of this page, signifying the most current version of our policy.