Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Bristol Wedding News Hub collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at bristolweddingnews.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search term
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms — and even then, such data is not stored in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To deliver relevant and localized content about Bristol weddings
- To monitor and maintain website security
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site traffic.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to collect anonymous usage data
- Advertising cookies: Used by advertising partners to show relevant ads (opt-out available)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic anonymously
- Google AdSense: To display relevant advertising content
- Cloudflare: To improve website security and performance
These services may collect limited data such as IP addresses and browsing behavior. We do not control their privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies:
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including secure servers and encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not store personal data in databases. Any information received via contact forms is handled manually and deleted after use unless otherwise required by law.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data held about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Amara Hastings
7 Victoria Street East, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024
