Old

Colwyn

Privacy Policy

Effective Date 15 July

Thank you for visiting OldColwynVillage.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Data Collection

We collect a minimal amount of data to ensure the security and functionality of our website. This may include your IP address, which is logged to prevent malicious activity.

2. Personal Data Collection

When we collect personal data through our website, we will be upfront about it. We will clearly explain why we collect the information and how we intend to use it.

3. Security Measures

We take the security of your data seriously. Our servers and systems are robustly secured and regularly updated with the latest software patches. We utilize encryption and other minimization techniques wherever feasible.

4. Your Rights

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

  • Right to be Informed
  • Right of Access
  • Right to Rectification
  • Right to Erasure
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object

You can request the erasure of your personal data, except where we are required to retain it for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we are mishandling your data.

5. Data Requests

We process subject access requests in accordance with the GDPR. Please contact us to initiate this process.

6. Online Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies exclusively to our online activities and pertains to data collected on our website. It is not applicable to offline information or data collected through other channels.

7. Information We Collect

Our contact forms may collect your name, email, telephone number, and the nature of your enquiry. This data is solely used to address your queries and is not used for marketing purposes. We retain this data for no longer than 12 months.

8. Business Sale or Purchase

In the event of a business sale, transfer, or merger, we may share information with third parties involved. New owners will process your personal data in accordance with this privacy notice.

9. Analytics & Log Files

We collect anonymized data to track site visits and improve performance. Server logs, including IP addresses, are stored for security reasons to prevent malicious activities.

10. Cookies

We do not use cookies that store personal information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Embedded Content

Our articles may contain embedded content from other websites. These sites may collect data and use cookies. Interactions with embedded content are subject to the privacy policies of the respective websites.

12. Third-Party Systems

While we do not share data with third parties for marketing, we utilize secure, GDPR-compliant third-party systems:

  • Krystal (web hosting) – Privacy Policy
  • Starling Banking (single payments) – Privacy Policy
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13. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected clients and report the breach to the ICO within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.

14. Data Minimization

We do not use cookies that store personal information. You can mana

We have minimized the data we hold, focusing on non-sensitive information. We take technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data.

If you have any questions about our privacy policy or how we handle your data, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically, as we may update it to reflect changes in our practices and legal requirements.