Old Stuckton Chapel

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 4th November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Simon Daykin, a UK individual committed to transparency, privacy, and respectful engagement. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Email: privacy@stuckton.com
Postal Address: Old Stuckton Chapel, Stuckton Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2HE, UK.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum necessary personal data to operate the site and respond to feedback.

a. Automatically Collected Data (Server Logs)

When you visit our website, our service provider (IONOS) automatically logs for our use:

  • Your IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Browser type and version
  • Referring website (if applicable)

This data is used solely for security, diagnostics, and performance monitoring. It is not linked to individual identities unless required for legal or security investigations.

b. Contact Form

If you choose to contact us via the contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Whether you wish to hear from us about updates or events
  • Your feedback, input, comment or representation.
  • Information provided from your browser such as your IP address.

This information is emailed directly to us and stored in a database.

c. Historical Information

We have collected information, images, videos or other media from public sources including local, national and online archives. We have also taken submissions from individuals of further information and media.

If you identify any personal information that is incorrect, erroneous, misattributed, or inaccurate, please contact us.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests: for server logging and site security
  • Consent: when you submit the contact form

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Monitor and maintain website performance and security
  • Respond to the feedback you provide.

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your private personal data with third parties, except:

  • If required by law or to comply with legal obligations
  • If necessary to investigate or prevent security threats

6. Data Retention

  • Server logs are retained for at least 30 days for security and diagnostics.
  • Feedback form submissions are retained in our email system and database for as long as necessary to respond and maintain records of correspondence.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@chapel.stuckton.com.

8. Cookies

This site may use cookies required for WordPress and associated plugin functionality. We do not use tracking or analytics cookies at this time. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide appropriate consent mechanisms.

9. 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 revision date.