General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy
1. Introduction
Local History Hub is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, interact with our services, or contact us.
2. Who We Are
Local History Hub is a UK-based platform dedicated to historical research and community engagement. Our website (localhistoryhub.org.uk) is hosted by Squarespace, which provides security and data protection measures in compliance with UK GDPR.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided voluntarily via contact forms or sign-ups).
Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect login credentials and profile details.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other analytics data collected through cookies.
User-Generated Content: Comments, forum posts, or contributions submitted to the website.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services.
To respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
To process account registrations and manage user interactions.
To comply with legal obligations.
To analyse website performance and improve user experience through analytics.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
Consent (e.g., when signing up for newsletters).
Legitimate Interests (e.g., improving website performance).
Contractual Obligations (e.g., user account management).
Legal Compliance (e.g., responding to legal requests).
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share data with:
Service Providers: Such as Squarespace (hosting), analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and email services.
Legal Authorities: If required by law.
Community Partners: If you participate in specific projects requiring collaboration.
8. International Data Transfers
As our website is hosted on Squarespace, data may be stored on servers outside the UK. Squarespace implements appropriate safeguards to ensure GDPR compliance.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal obligations. You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).
10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of your data.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data.
Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR policy, please contact:
Local History Hub
Email: enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk
Website: localhistoryhub.org.uk
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.