Privacy Policy

CUETUBE is an independent website that helps visitors discover snooker and pool cues currently listed on eBay UK. We are the data controller for the personal data we collect through this website, meaning we are responsible for how your data is used and protected.

CUETUBE is a participant in the eBay Partner Network (EPN), eBay's affiliate programme. This means we may earn a commission when you click through to eBay and make a qualifying purchase. We are not owned by, endorsed by, or affiliated with eBay Inc. beyond this affiliate relationship.

We collect the following categories of personal data when you use this website:

• •Usage data — Your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the times of your visits. This is collected automatically through server logs and standard web technologies.
• •Click data — Which listings you view and whether you click through to eBay. We track click-throughs to measure the performance of our affiliate links and improve the listings we surface.
• •Cookie data — Your cookie preferences and any settings stored in your browser. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
• •Administrator accounts — If you are an authorised administrator, we hold your name and email address to manage your account. This data is only collected when you are invited to join the admin team.

We do not collect payment details, date of birth, or other sensitive personal data through this website. All purchases are completed on eBay, which has its own privacy notice.

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• •Operating the website — Displaying listings, loading pages, and keeping the site secure. This is necessary to provide the service you've requested.
• •Affiliate tracking — When you click through to eBay, we pass an affiliate identifier so that eBay can attribute any resulting purchase to CUETUBE. This is how we earn commission and keep the site free to use.
• •Improving the site — Understanding which listings are popular and how visitors navigate the site, so we can improve discovery and relevance.
• •Analytics (optional) — Aggregate, anonymous usage statistics — only if you have accepted analytics cookies. You can change this at any time.
• •Fraud prevention and security — Protecting the site and our eBay affiliate account from abuse, click fraud, and unauthorised access.

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

• •Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) — Operating the website, tracking affiliate clicks, preventing fraud, and improving the service. Our legitimate interest is running a functional, free-to-use discovery platform that is funded through affiliate commissions.
• •Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — Setting non-essential cookies, such as analytics cookies, only after you have given explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
• •Contract (Article 6(1)(b)) — Managing administrator accounts and fulfilling our obligations to authorised users.

As required by the eBay Partner Network Agreement, we disclose our affiliate relationship clearly and prominently. Our affiliate disclosure badge appears on every page near promotional content so it is always visible.

When you click through to eBay, eBay may set cookies on your device as part of their affiliate programme. eBay is an independent data controller for any personal data they collect — your use of eBay is governed by the eBay User Privacy Notice. We do not control the cookies eBay sets or the data eBay collects once you leave our site.

We use essential cookies to keep the site working and optional cookies to improve your experience. Under PECR, we ask for your consent before setting any non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject optional cookies using the cookie banner, and change your preferences at any time.

For a full list of the cookies we use and what they do, please read our Cookie Policy.

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with the following recipients:

• •eBay Partner Network — When you click an affiliate link, your click is attributed to CUETUBE via eBay's tracking systems. eBay processes this data as an independent controller.
• •Hosting and infrastructure providers — The platforms that host and serve this website may process limited technical data (such as IP addresses) to keep the site online and secure.
• •Analytics providers (if enabled) — If you have accepted analytics cookies, anonymous usage data may be shared with our analytics provider to help us understand site performance.

We will only share your data with law enforcement or public authorities if we are legally required to do so.

Because eBay is a global company, data shared through the eBay Partner Network (such as click attribution data) may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK, including the United States. eBay protects international transfers through Binding Corporate Rules approved by EU data protection authorities, ensuring a level of protection consistent with UK GDPR standards.

Our hosting providers may also process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

We keep your personal data only for as long as we need it:

• •Usage and click data — Retained for up to 24 months, after which it is aggregated or deleted.
• •Cookie preferences — Stored in your browser until you clear your storage or change your preferences.
• •Administrator accounts — Kept while the account is active and for a reasonable period after deactivation for audit purposes, then deleted.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact us" section below.

If you wish to make a complaint, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) — the UK's independent data protection authority.

CUETUBE is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate, legal requirements, or the eBay Partner Network Agreement. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, show the cookie banner again to seek fresh consent.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your data, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us: