This privacy notice explains how Blakesleys collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our site. We are committed to safeguarding your data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Scope of this notice
This policy applies to all information collected through blakesleys.co.uk. It covers data you provide directly, such as when you contact us, and data we observe automatically, such as your device type and how you navigate the site. If you follow a link to another website, that site's own privacy policy will apply.
Categories of information we collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact details – name and email address when you write to us
- Technical data – IP address, browser type, operating system and pages visited
- Usage patterns – which articles you read and how long you spend on the site
We do not collect payment information, as we sell no goods or services. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.
Lawful basis for processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate interests – to operate the site, analyse readership and improve content
- Consent – where you have opted in to analytics cookies or contacted us voluntarily
You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or writing to us at the address below.
Sharing your information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with trusted processors who help us run the site, such as hosting providers and analytics platforms. These processors act on our instructions and are bound by data protection agreements. We do not transfer data outside the United Kingdom without appropriate safeguards in place.
Your rights and how to exercise them
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Restrict how we use your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office
To exercise any of these rights, write to [email protected]. We will respond within one month. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk.
How long we keep your data
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this notice. Contact enquiries are kept for two years, after which they are deleted. Technical logs are retained for up to 12 months for security and performance analysis. Once the retention period expires, data is securely erased.
Children and minors
This site is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.
If you have questions about how we handle your data, write to [email protected].
Disclaimer: Blakesleys is an information site for general purposes only. We do not sell any goods or services.