Data we collect
The portal limits collection to the information needed to keep the website stable, secure, and useful. No financial details, identity documents, or special category data are requested, because the site provides content rather than accounts.
The data processed may include:
- technical information such as IP address, browser type, device characteristics, and operating system;
- usage data such as pages viewed, time on page, and referring links, gathered through analytics;
- contact details, including name and email address, when a visitor voluntarily submits the contact form.
Visitors are not required to provide personal data to read published content. Identifiable information is received only when a visitor chooses to get in touch.
Purposes and legal bases
Personal data is processed for clearly defined purposes, each supported by an appropriate legal basis under the UK GDPR. Technical and usage data are processed to operate the website, diagnose faults, prevent misuse, and improve content and navigation. The legal basis is legitimate interest, balanced against the rights and expectations of visitors.
Contact form data is processed to respond to questions, feedback, or requests, on the basis of steps taken at the visitor's request and, where relevant, consent. Analytics and non-essential cookies rely on consent, which a visitor may give or withhold. The site administrator does not use visitor data for profiling, automated decision-making, or the sale of information to third parties.
Cookies
The website uses cookies and similar technologies to support core functionality and, where consent is given, to measure traffic. Essential cookies keep pages working correctly, while analytical cookies help show how the site is used. Consent for non-essential cookies can be withdrawn at any time through the browser or the on-site controls. A fuller explanation of cookie categories and management options is set out in the separate Cookie Policy.
Your rights
Under the UK GDPR, visitors hold a number of rights over their personal data, supported through clear request procedures. These rights include:
- the right to access the personal data held about you;
- the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- the right to erasure of data where there is no lawful reason to retain it;
- the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest, and to restrict processing in certain circumstances.
Where processing relies on consent, it may be withdrawn at any time without affecting earlier lawful use. Visitors who believe their data has been mishandled also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority.
Retention
Personal data is kept only for as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected. Contact form messages are retained for the period required to deal with the enquiry and any reasonable follow-up, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Technical and analytics data are held for a limited period and then removed or aggregated so individuals can no longer be identified. Retention periods are reviewed to avoid holding information longer than needed.
Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. These include encrypted connections, restricted access to administrative tools, and ongoing monitoring of the platform. While no internet transmission is completely secure, the measures applied are reviewed and updated to maintain a reliable level of protection.
Contact
Questions, requests, or concerns about this privacy policy or the handling of personal data can be sent to the site administrator by email at [email protected]. Enquiries are reviewed carefully and answered within a reasonable timeframe. This policy takes effect from the date of its publication on the website and may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements.
