Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 13/09/24

Introduction

This Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy outlines how https://sandradudley.co.uk collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities. This information may include:  

  • IP address: A unique identifier assigned to your device.
  • Browser type and version: Information about the web browser you use.
  • Operating system: Information about the operating system of your device.
  • Referring website: The website that directed you to ours.
  • Pages visited: The pages you accessed on our website.

We may also collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as when you:

  • Contact us: You may provide your name, email address, and other contact information when you contact us through our website.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • Website analytics: We use website analytics tools, such as Jetpack, to analyze how visitors use our website. This helps us understand our audience and improve our website’s content and functionality.
  • Communication: If you contact us, we may use your information to respond to your inquiry or provide customer support.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They are used for functions such as maintaining user sessions, preventing fraud, and ensuring website security.
  • Analytics cookies: We use analytics cookies, such as those provided by Jetpack, to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand our audience and improve our website’s content and functionality.

Jetpack Usage

We use Jetpack, a WordPress plugin, to collect statistics about our website visitors. Jetpack collects information such as:

  • Page views: The number of times each page on our website is viewed.
  • Referrers: The websites that direct visitors to our website.
  • Search terms: The keywords used to find our website through search engines.

Jetpack’s data is stored securely and is only used for website analytics purposes. For more information on Jetpack’s privacy practices, please refer to their privacy policy.

Controlling Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies. You can typically:

  • Accept all cookies: This is the default setting for many browsers.
  • Reject all cookies: This may prevent some features of our website from working properly.
  • Select specific cookies: You can choose to accept or reject certain types of cookies.

To manage your cookie settings, please refer to the help section of your web browser or visit the All about cookies website.

Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or by contacting you directly.  

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.