Privacy Notice
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Updated 12/05/2026
Introduction
This Privacy Notice explains how Geddington.net collects, uses and protects personal information.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law.
Who We Are
Geddington.net is a community website serving Geddington, Newton and Little Oakley.
The website is operated by volunteer editors and contributors.
Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:
- your name;
- email address;
- information submitted through contact forms;
- comments or messages you send us;
- event or article submissions;
- technical information such as IP address, browser type and device information;
- website usage information collected through analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- respond to enquiries;
- publish community submissions where appropriate;
- manage and improve the website;
- monitor website performance and usage;
- prevent spam or misuse;
- communicate regarding submissions or enquiries.
We only use personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- consent;
- legitimate interests;
- legal obligations.
For example, when you voluntarily submit information to the website, you consent to us using that information for the purpose it was provided.
Analytics and Technical Data
The website may use analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the site and improve its content and performance.
Analytics information is generally collected in an aggregated or anonymised form where possible.
Cookies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse website usage.
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared with trusted service providers involved in hosting, website maintenance or analytics where necessary for the operation of the website.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
How Long We Keep Information
We only retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Some information submitted for publication may remain publicly accessible as part of the website archive unless removal is requested and appropriate.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal data;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of personal data;
- object to certain processing;
- request restriction of processing;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Third-Party Services
The website may include embedded content or links from third-party services such as Facebook, YouTube or other external platforms.
These services may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies.
Security
We take reasonable steps to help protect information submitted through the website. However, no internet transmission or online system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updated versions will be published on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to make a data-related request, please contact the Geddington.net team through the website contact page.