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Legal & Compliance

We believe clarity builds trust.

This page outlines how this site operates, how information is handled, and the standards we aim to meet. As a small, local society, our approach is intentionally simple, proportionate, and transparent.

Who we are

This website is operated by The Avebury Society, a local organisation focused on The landscape, archeology, history and heritage of Avebury and its surroundings.

If you need to contact us about anything on this page, please use:

  • Email: as per contact details below

  • Or our contact form

How we use information

We only collect personal information where it is necessary, and we keep it to a minimum.

This may include:

  • Contact details submitted through forms

  • Email addresses for updates or newsletters (if applicable)

  • Basic website usage data (via analytics tools)

We use this information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Share relevant updates (where you have opted in)

  • Understand how the website is used so we can improve it

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to:

  • Ensure the site functions properly

  • Understand general usage (e.g. visitor numbers, pages visited)

Where required, you will be given the option to accept or manage cookies when you first visit the site.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Your data  (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Ask for corrections if information is inaccurate

  • Request deletion of your data where appropriate

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Accessibility

We aim to make this website as accessible and usable as possible for all visitors.

This includes:

  • Clear structure and readable content

  • Consideration of contrast, layout, and navigation

  • Ongoing improvements where issues are identified

If you experience any difficulty using the site, or need information in a different format, please get in touch. We will do our best to help.

You can read more in our Accessibility Statement.

Content and use of this website

The content on this site is provided for general information about the society and its activities.

While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date:

  • We do not guarantee completeness or accuracy at all times

  • Content may change without notice

Unless stated otherwise, content should not be reproduced without permission.

External links

This website may include links to other websites for additional information.

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

Simple, responsible use

As a small organisation, we aim to meet our legal responsibilities without unnecessary complexity.

This means:

  • Collecting only what we need

  • Being clear about how it’s used

  • Respecting your privacy

  • Remaining open to feedback and improvement

Contact

If you have any questions about this page or how the site operates, please contact:

Joint Secretaries Diana Wethered & Margery Gretton. Westbrook Farm | Bray Street | Avebury | SN8 1RA Tel 07765 405757 / 01672 539 248Email: theaveburysociety@gmail.com

Last updated: [April 2026]

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