Privacy | On the Rock

Welcome to On the Rock, a Jersey based and EU hosted social media platform committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our platform.

1. Who We Are

On the Rock is operated in Jersey, Channel Islands and is hosted in the EU. We abide by Jersey and UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Information We Collect

When you use On the Rock, we may collect the following types of personal data:

Name, username, and contact details (such as email)
Profile information you choose to provide (e.g., bio, photo)
Content you post, share, or interact with
Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, device information)
Usage data (such as your activity on the site)

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Personalise your experience on the platform
Communicate with you about updates or issues
Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
Comply with legal obligations

4. No Data Sharing Without Your Consent

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or any other purposes without your express permission. If we ever need to share your data (for example, for optional third-party integrations), we will always ask for your explicit consent first.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located in the EU (or within the EEA, where data protection standards apply). We use encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to keep your information safe.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Object to certain types of data processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

If you wish, from your 'Settings' page, you may delete your account and with it all personal data stored on this site by clicking on 'Delete Your Account'.

For anything else required, please contact us at: contact@ontherock.je

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to help run the site and improve performance. You will be given options to control your cookie preferences when you first visit the site.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the platform or email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact us at: contact@ontherock.je

This Website is registered with the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner, registration number 102494

Complaints can be made directly on their website, or by emailing enquiries@jerseyoic.org