Privacy Policy for Blackfriars Tavern Website
Effective Date: 03/12/24
[Your Public House Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our blog. It complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide to Us:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you include in contact forms or comments
1.2 Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and duration
- Referring URL
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our blog. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or comments
- To improve our website’s functionality and content
- To monitor site performance and analytics
- To send you updates if you have opted into communications
We will not use your personal data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., subscribing to updates)
- Legitimate Interests: To improve the blog’s user experience and monitor performance
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., WordPress plugins, analytics tools) that help us operate the blog
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Request the deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Data portability (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at enquiries@blackfriarstavern.co.uk.
7. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure servers and encryption
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular monitoring for security vulnerabilities
8. Third-Party Links
Our blog may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our blog is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. We encourage you to review it periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: enquiries@blackfriarstavern.co.uk
- Address: 94 Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BZ
By using our blog, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.
