Cookies and Privacy - Salehurst Halt

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

Contact Forms – When you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message you provide.
Mailchimp Sign-up – If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and consent preferences.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

Google Analytics – We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behaviour. This collects anonymised data, such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.
Cookies – Our website uses cookies to improve user experience (see Section 4 below).

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to enquiries sent via our contact form.
To send newsletters and marketing emails (if you have opted in via Mailchimp).
To analyse website usage and improve our website experience using Google Analytics.
To comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent – When you provide data via the contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
Legitimate Interest – For analytics and website improvement.
Legal Obligation – If required by law to process or retain data.

4. Cookies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality and user experience.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
Analytical Cookies – Used by Google Analytics to track visitor interactions.
Marketing Cookies – Used for Mailchimp email campaign tracking (if enabled).

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

For more details on cookies, visit: ICO Cookies Guidance

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:

Service Providers – Google Analytics, Mailchimp (for email campaigns), and web hosting providers.
Legal Authorities – If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose:

Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months.
Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe.
Google Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your data.
Withdraw consent for marketing emails.
Object to or restrict data processing.
Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. However, no online transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Salehurst Halt
Website: https://salehursthalt.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Please review this page periodically for any changes.