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Privacy Policy for RyePark House
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Who We Are
Our website address is https://ryeparkhouse.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your personal data is collected, used, and stored.
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Legal Basis for Data Collection (UK GDPR Compliance)
Under the UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:
Consent – When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., comments, contact forms).
Contractual Necessity – When data is required to provide services (e.g., account registration).
Legitimate Interests – When processing is necessary for website security, analytics, or improving user experience.
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Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Be Informed – Know how your data is collected and used.
Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your data, except where legally required.
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured format.
Right to Object – Opt out of certain processing activities, including marketing.
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making – Challenge automated profiling or decision-making.
To exercise these rights, contact us via our website: https://ryeparkhouse.com.
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What Data We Collect & Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
Data entered in the comments form
IP address and browser user agent (for spam prevention)
An anonymised version of your email address (hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy can be found here. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be publicly visible.
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Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance the user experience. This includes:
Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies – Help us understand visitor behaviour.
Marketing Cookies – Used for personalised advertising (if applicable).
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
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Third-Party Sharing & Data Transfers
We do not sell personal data. However, we may share data with:
Service Providers – For website hosting, analytics, and security.
Legal Authorities – If required by law.
If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure compliance with UK GDPR safeguards.
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Data Retention & Security Measures
Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.
Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames).
We implement security measures such as encryption and secure servers to protect your data.
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How to Make a Complaint
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
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Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please reach out via our website: https://ryeparkhouse.com.
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