Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Penarth Guest Accommodations collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at penarthguesthouse.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled responsibly in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide any personal information voluntarily. The information collected includes:

• IP address and geographic location (derived from IP)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• Standard server log files

How We Use Information

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

• To understand how visitors interact with our website
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content
• To ensure the website functions correctly and securely

We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, or any form of direct communication. No personal data is stored in databases or linked to identifiable individuals.

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 analyse site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).

The cookies we use are strictly for functional and analytical purposes. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking beyond what is described below.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us understand website traffic and improve our services. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Used to monitor website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Cloudflare: Provides website security and performance services. Cloudflare may collect IP addresses and other technical data for DDoS protection and network optimisation.
• Advertising networks: We do not currently use third-party advertising networks or display targeted ads on our website.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information collected. This includes secure server infrastructure, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to be informed about how your data is used
• The right to access any data we hold about you
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent, where applicable

Since we do not collect or store personal data that can identify you directly, most of these rights do not apply in practice. However, if you believe any data has been collected that could be linked to you, please contact us using the details below, and we will assist you promptly.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children 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 immediate steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "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 or your data, please contact:

Evan Blackwood
50 Charles St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 0C3, Canada
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: 5 April 2024