How We Handle Your Information
This page explains, in plain terms, what happens to your information when you visit this website. We have kept it short and readable, because you should not need a legal dictionary to understand your own privacy. It works alongside our Terms of Use, which set out the general rules for using the site.
What We Collect
We gather two kinds of information:
- Details you choose to share, such as your name and email address when you send us a message or sign up for updates.
- Details gathered automatically, such as the type of device and browser you use, the pages you open, how long you stay and the general region you are browsing from.
We do not ask for, and do not want, sensitive details such as bank information or identity documents.
Why We Use It
Your information helps us reply to your questions, keep the site running smoothly, spot and fix broken pages, and understand which articles readers find most useful. We never sell your personal details to anyone.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. Some are essential, for example remembering that you have already closed a notice. Others help us count visits and see which sections are popular. You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings, although a few features may then work less smoothly.
Sharing With Others
We only share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting or visitor statistics services, and only as much as they need to do that job. We may also disclose information if the law requires it. Some pages link to outside websites; once you leave this site, their own privacy policies apply.
Keeping It Safe
We use sensible safeguards, including secure connections and restricted access, to protect what we hold. We keep information only for as long as it serves a clear purpose, then delete it. No online system is completely risk-free, but we take reasonable care at every step.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you can ask to see the information we hold about you, have it corrected or erased, object to how it is used, or request a copy to take elsewhere. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office if you are unhappy with our response.
Updates to This Policy
We may revise this page from time to time, for instance when we add a new feature. Any changes will appear here, so it is worth checking back occasionally.
Get in Touch
For any privacy question or request, email info@capelmonastery.co.uk or use our Contact page. We aim to reply promptly and clearly.