Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously, but we keep our approach simple.

This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

Who we are

This website is operated by The Avebury Society, a local organisation focused on [see our home page for our purpose].

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: theaveburysociety@gmail.com

What information we collect

We only collect personal information where it is necessary. This may include:

Your name and contact details (if you contact us or fill in a form)
Email address (if you subscribe to updates or have become a member)
Basic website usage data (such as pages visited), collected through analytics tools

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries
Share updates (only if you have chosen to receive them)
Improve how the website works and is used

We do not sell your data or use it for marketing beyond the society’s own communications.

Lawful basis for processing (UK GDPR)

We process personal data on the following bases:

Consent — when you choose to contact us or subscribe
Legitimate interests — to operate and improve the website

How we store your data

We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure.

Your data is:

Stored securely
Only kept for as long as necessary
Not shared unnecessarily

Sharing your information

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except where necessary to run the website (for example, hosting or analytics services).

These providers are required to handle your data securely.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to:

Ensure the site functions properly
Understand general usage (e.g. visitor numbers)

You can accept or manage cookies when you first visit the site, and you can also control them through your browser settings.

Your rights

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

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections if it is inaccurate
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

To do this, please contact us using the details below.

Links to other websites

Our website may include links to external sites.

We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:

Email: theaveburysociety@gmail.com