Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Minehead & District U3A Society Hub collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
Our website does not require registration or collect personal information such as names, addresses, or email addresses. However, certain technical data is automatically collected when you visit our site:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve user experience and site functionality
- To monitor and maintain website security
- To generate anonymous statistical reports on traffic patterns
No personal data is used for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the website remember your preferences and analyse traffic.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to collect anonymous usage data
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to support our website:
- Google Analytics: Provides anonymous insights into website traffic and user behaviour. Google’s privacy practices are governed by its own Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare: Enhances website security and performance. Cloudflare may process IP addresses for security purposes.
We do not use advertising networks or targeted ads. No third party collects personally identifiable information from our site.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the data we collect, including secure server hosting and regular security reviews. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard safeguards.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about data collection practices
- The right to access any data held about you
- The right to rectify inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that personal data from a child has been collected, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Talia Fenwick
UNIT ADD,
11 Summerhall,
Edinburgh,
Eh9 1PL,
Scotland, United Kingdom
[email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024