PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated 11/08/2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Sketty Online (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website [www.skettyonline.com] (“the Site”), which is hosted on Squarespace.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Your name and contact details (e.g., email address) when you submit articles, stories, or contact us.

  • Any personal details included in user-generated content you submit to the Site.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, Squarespace (our hosting provider) may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type.

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site.

  • Device information (operating system, screen resolution, etc.).

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6 below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Publish community submissions and historical contributions.

  • Respond to your enquiries.

  • Improve the Site’s content and user experience.

  • Monitor traffic and website performance.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g., to receive communications).

  • Legitimate interests – for purposes such as improving the Site and managing community submissions.

  • Legal obligation – where required by law.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Squarespace – our hosting provider, which processes visitor data to provide website services.

  • Email and cloud service providers – for secure communication and storage.

  • Legal authorities – if required to comply with applicable law or enforce our Terms.

All third-party service providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it for, or as required by law. User submissions may be archived indefinitely as part of the historical record, unless you request removal.

6. Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Site functionality.

  • Visitor analytics (through Squarespace’s built-in analytics tools).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see Squarespace’s Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Object to or restrict our processing of your data.

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).

To exercise your rights, contact us at [insert email address].

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. International Transfers

Squarespace may store and process data outside the UK, including in the United States. Where this occurs, they use appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal data remains protected.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.