UK GDPR Compliance
The Emily Capell Society is committed to respecting your data protection rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how your personal data is handled and the rights you have under this law.
Scope and Applicability
This compliance page applies to all visitors of emilycapell.co.uk. While we do not require registration or store user accounts, we may collect limited personal data through automated means such as web analytics, cookies, and server logs. These practices are governed by the UK GDPR where applicable.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access – You can request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
- Right to rectification – You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to restriction of processing – You may request we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object – You may object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling or direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection.
How We Comply
As an informational blog with no user registration or database storage, our data collection is limited to non-identifiable analytics and technical logs. We use cookies only for essential site functionality and anonymous traffic analysis. We do not sell, share, or profile personal data for commercial purposes. All processing is based on our legitimate interest in maintaining website functionality and improving content for our readers.
Data We Process
The personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers for analytics
This data is not linked to any individual identity and is retained only for statistical purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on the legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR, specifically:
- Ensuring the website operates securely and efficiently
- Understanding how visitors use our content to improve user experience
- Preventing fraud and abuse
We do not rely on consent for this processing, but you may opt out of non-essential cookies at any time via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Include your full name, the right you wish to exercise, and any relevant details (e.g., email address used to visit the site). We will respond without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
We aim to respond to all requests within one calendar month. If your request is complex or numerous, we may extend this period by a further two months, and we will inform you within one month of receipt of your request.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you fees, or provide a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under UK GDPR.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about your rights or our data practices under UK GDPR, please contact:
Evelyn Marchant
101 Wakefield Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
[email protected]
