Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Emily Capell Society collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at emilycapell.co.uk. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors of our informational blog, which does not require registration or collect personal data through forms or databases.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:

• IP address and approximate location (derived from IP)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referral source (e.g., search engine or linked site)
• Standard server log data

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other information that directly identifies you unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form (which we do not currently use).

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 analyse traffic patterns and popular topics
• To ensure the website functions correctly and securely

We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold, rented, or shared for commercial purposes.

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 analyse site usage.

Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., session management)
• Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure traffic and behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies: May be used by advertising networks to show relevant content (see Third-Party Services below)

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:

• Google Analytics: To collect anonymous usage data and generate traffic reports in compliance with GDPR and UK GDPR.
• Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense): May place cookies to deliver targeted ads based on general browsing behaviour, not personal identification.
• Content delivery networks (e.g., Cloudflare): To improve site speed and security.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or endorse their policies. We ensure all partners comply with applicable data protection laws.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews.

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.

Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to be informed about how your data is used
• The right to access any data we hold about you (if applicable)
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing for direct marketing
• The right to withdraw consent where applicable

Since we do not store personal data in identifiable form, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe any personal data has been collected inadvertently, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided personal data, 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 any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Evelyn Marchant
101 Wakefield Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: 5 April 2024