Privacy Policy, Terms & Affiliate Disclaimer

Last updated: May 2026

Funding the Hobby is a trading style of Felix Partners.

This page explains how we handle your personal data, the terms that apply when you use this website, and how affiliate links or commercial relationships may work.

By using this website, you agree to the terms set out below.

1. Who we are

Funding the Hobby is a website operated by Felix Partners.

Funding the Hobby provides content, ideas, resources and recommendations designed to help hobbyists explore ways to fund their hobbies, including through offers, affiliate links, partner websites and related content.

For the purposes of data protection law, Felix Partners is the controller of the personal data you provide through this website or in connection with enquiries and services.

If you have any questions about this page or how your data is handled, please contact:

Felix Partners
Email: ricky@felixpartners.uk

2. Use of this website

The content on Funding the Hobby is provided for general information only.

We aim to keep the information on this website accurate and useful, but we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, accurate, up to date or suitable for your particular circumstances.

You are responsible for your own decisions when using this website, clicking third-party links, signing up for offers, making purchases or taking any action based on the content provided.

You must not use this website:

for unlawful purposes
to misuse, damage or interfere with the website
to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any systems or data
to copy, reproduce or exploit website content without permission

3. Affiliate disclaimer

Some of the links on Funding the Hobby may be affiliate links.

This means Felix Partners may earn a commission, referral fee or other commercial benefit if you click a link and go on to make a purchase, sign up, complete an offer or take another qualifying action.

This does not usually cost you anything extra.

We only aim to feature content, ideas, products, services or offers that we believe may be relevant to hobbyists. However, any decision to purchase, sign up for or use a third-party product, service or offer is your own responsibility.

Funding the Hobby does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, pricing, terms, availability, claims, privacy practices, services or actions.

You should always check the terms, conditions, eligibility requirements and privacy policy of any third-party website before taking action.

4. Third-party websites and offers

This website may link to third-party websites, products, services, apps, platforms, retailers, advertisers or offers.

Those third parties are responsible for their own websites, terms, privacy policies, products, services and offers.

We are not responsible for:

the content of third-party websites
whether an offer is still available
pricing, rewards, cashback, points or incentives
eligibility decisions made by third parties
delays, errors or issues with third-party services
any loss or issue arising from your use of a third-party website

Before signing up to, purchasing from or engaging with any third-party offer, you should review the third party’s own terms and privacy policy.

5. No financial advice

The content on Funding the Hobby is for general information and inspiration only.

Nothing on this website should be treated as financial advice, legal advice, tax advice or professional advice.

You should make your own decisions based on your personal circumstances and seek professional advice where needed.

6. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

your name
your email address
your phone number, if you provide it
details you include in contact forms, emails or other correspondence
records of communications between you and us
information you choose to provide when engaging with the website, offers or content

We may also collect certain technical information automatically when you use the website, including:

IP address
browser type and version
device information
pages visited
time spent on the website
referring website addresses
general usage and analytics data

This is adapted from your Felix Partners Privacy Policy, which already covers personal data collection, website usage data, cookies, analytics, third-party providers and user rights.

7. How your personal data is collected

Your personal data may be collected when:

you submit an enquiry through the website
you email us directly
you sign up for updates, if applicable
you browse the website
you click on affiliate links or third-party offers
you communicate with us through social media or other channels
you choose to provide information in connection with the website or its content

8. How we use your personal data

We may use your personal data to:

respond to your enquiries
operate and improve the website
send relevant communications, where permitted
understand how visitors use the website
monitor website performance and usage
manage affiliate, partner or commercial relationships
maintain internal business records
comply with legal and regulatory obligations
protect the website from misuse, fraud or security issues

9. Lawful bases for processing

Under UK data protection law, Felix Partners relies on one or more of the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

legitimate interests — for responding to enquiries, operating the website, maintaining records, improving content and managing commercial relationships
contract — where processing is necessary to take steps before entering into a contract or to perform a contract
legal obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements
consent — where consent is required, such as for certain cookies or marketing communications

10. Sharing your personal data

We do not sell your personal data.

Personal data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers where reasonably necessary to operate the website or business, including providers of:

website hosting
contact forms
email services
analytics tools
affiliate tracking tools
accounting or administrative software
professional advisory services

Information may also be disclosed:

where required by law
to enforce legal rights
in connection with legal claims or regulatory requirements
where reasonably necessary in connection with affiliate links, partner offers or commercial arrangements

Where you click through to a third-party website, that website will be responsible for its own privacy practices.

11. Affiliate tracking, cookies and analytics

Funding the Hobby may use cookies, tracking links, referral IDs, click IDs or similar technologies.

These may be used to:

ensure the website functions properly
understand how visitors use the website
improve website performance and user experience
track clicks, referrals and affiliate activity
measure the effectiveness of content, links and offers

If you click on an affiliate link, tracking technologies may be used to identify that the referral came from Funding the Hobby. This may allow Felix Partners to earn a commission or referral fee if you take certain actions, such as signing up, making a purchase or completing an offer.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Where required, cookie choices can also be managed through any cookie banner or preference tool made available on the website.

12. International transfers

Some third-party service providers used by Felix Partners may process personal data outside the UK.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, Felix Partners will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.

13. How we store and protect your personal data

Felix Partners takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, disclosure or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Data retention

We will only keep personal data for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

responding to enquiries
operating the website
maintaining business and financial records
complying with legal, accounting or regulatory obligations
resolving disputes or enforcing agreements
managing affiliate, partner or commercial relationships

When personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

15. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website belongs to Felix Partners or is used with permission.

This includes website copy, branding, page layouts, graphics, images, logos and other materials.

You may view and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You must not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute or commercially exploit the website content without prior written permission.

16. Limitation of liability

Funding the Hobby is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Felix Partners will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising from:

your use of this website
reliance on website content
third-party websites, products, services or offers
affiliate links or tracking links
website downtime, errors or interruptions
inaccurate, outdated or incomplete information

Nothing in these terms limits or excludes liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

17. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

request access to the personal data we hold about you
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
object to processing based on legitimate interests
request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
request transfer of your data where applicable
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact Felix Partners using the contact details on this website.

18. Changes to this page

We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, legal requirements, affiliate relationships or the way personal data is handled.

Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

19. Contact

If you have any questions about this page, the website, affiliate links or how your personal data is handled, please contact: