Privacy Policy

  • Nov, 7 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Retallack Retreats (retallackselfcatering.co.uk) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies solely to information gathered through our website and does not cover any third-party sites linked from our pages.

Information We Collect

When you visit Retallack Retreats, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This includes:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on site
  • Referring website or search engine

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form. Even then, such data is not stored in a database and is used only to respond to your inquiry.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To improve the functionality and user experience of our website
  • To analyse traffic patterns and popular content
  • To ensure the website operates securely and efficiently
  • To comply with legal obligations where applicable

We do not use your data for marketing purposes, nor do we sell or rent your information to third parties.

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 understand how you interact with our site.

Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Used to gather anonymous statistics about site usage

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect data independently and are governed by their own privacy policies.

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous traffic data. Google’s privacy policy can be found here.
  • Advertising networks: We may use advertising partners such as Google AdSense to display relevant ads. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

We do not control the data practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. While we do not store personal information in databases, we implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the data we process. Our web server is maintained with standard security protocols to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use industry-standard practices.

Your Rights

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

  • The right to be informed about how your data is used
  • The right of access to your personal data
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data where applicable
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to data portability

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current 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:

Elara Thistlewood
1234 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: 5 April 2024