Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy for GWestern.co.uk

At GWestern.co.uk (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Who We Are

Website: https://gwestern.co.uk

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Any information you provide through contact forms or email correspondence

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Pages visited

  • Number of website visits

  • Unique visitors

  • Time spent on pages

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • General geographic location (where available)

This information is collected for statistical purposes and to improve our website.

3. Website Analytics

We use the Independent Analytics plugin for WordPress to help us understand how visitors use our website.

Independent Analytics is a privacy-focused analytics solution designed to minimise the collection of personal data.

The analytics are used to measure:

  • Total visits

  • Unique visitors

  • Most viewed pages

  • Visitor trends

  • Traffic sources

  • General website performance

We do not use analytics to identify individual visitors or build personal profiles.

Where technically possible, analytics are configured to avoid unnecessary collection of personal information.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies that are necessary for the operation of the website.

Independent Analytics has the ability to operate without using tracking cookies, depending on configuration.

If any non-essential cookies are used, they will only be set after obtaining your consent through our cookie banner.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent

  • Our legitimate interests in operating, maintaining, and improving our website

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Performance of a contract where applicable

Where consent is required (such as for optional cookies), you may withdraw your consent at any time.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Improve our website

  • Monitor website performance

  • Maintain website security

  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only where necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Website maintenance providers

  • Email service providers (if applicable)

Any third parties processing personal data on our behalf are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Analytics information is retained only for as long as required for website reporting and maintenance.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability where applicable

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Further information is available from the ICO:
https://ico.org.uk/

11. International Transfers

Where any personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required under UK GDPR.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the updated effective date.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on GWestern.co.uk.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).