UK GDPR Compliance
Welcoming Yards Retreat is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how your rights are upheld under this law, even though we do not collect personal data through registration or databases.
Scope and Applicability
The UK GDPR applies to the processing of personal data of individuals in the United Kingdom. While Welcoming Yards Retreat does not require users to register or store personal information in a database, we may collect limited data automatically through website analytics, cookies, and server logs. This includes IP addresses, browsing behaviour, and device information for purposes such as improving site functionality and understanding visitor preferences.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: You may request confirmation of whether we process any personal data about you.
- Right to rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate personal data we hold.
- Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to restriction of processing: You may request that we limit how your data is used under certain conditions.
- Right to data portability: Where applicable, you may receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling.
How We Comply
We do not store personal data in identifiable databases. Any data collected via cookies or analytics tools is either anonymised or aggregated. We use only necessary cookies for site functionality and performance, and provide clear information about their use in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data We Process
The only personal data we may process automatically includes:
- IP addresses (temporarily logged for security)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers (for functional and analytical purposes)
This data is not linked to names, email addresses, or other identifiers unless voluntarily provided via a contact form.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR. These interests include ensuring website security, improving user experience, and analysing traffic to enhance our services. We balance these interests against your rights and freedoms, and we do not process data for profiling or automated decision-making.
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 nature of your request, and any relevant details (e.g., date of visit, browser used). We will respond without undue delay and within one month.
Response Timeframes
We aim to respond to all requests within one month of receipt. If your request is complex or numerous, we may extend this period by up to two additional months and will inform you within one month of the reason for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a lower quality of service because you have exercised your rights under UK GDPR. Your decision to access, correct, or delete your data will not affect your ability to browse or use our website.
Updates and Changes
We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this compliance page or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Estelle Marwood
10 Esplanade Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand
[email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection. Visit ico.org.uk for more information.