kKempsey.co.uk is an independent village news and information website. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Kempsey.co.uk is an independent publisher.
We are not affiliated with Kempsey Parish Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Worcestershire County Council, or any other public body.
For privacy-related enquiries, contact:
Email: news@kempsey.co.uk
Information We Collect
We collect the minimum data necessary to operate the site.
Information you provide
- Information submitted via contact forms or email (e.g. name, email address, message content)
Automatically collected information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and basic usage data
This data is used only to maintain site security, performance, and basic analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only to:
- Respond to enquiries or correspondence
- Maintain site security and prevent abuse
- Improve site performance and content relevance
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data.
Cookies
Kempsey.co.uk may use essential cookies and basic analytics cookies.
Cookies are used to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Understand general site usage trends
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Analytics & Third-Party Services
We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand site traffic.
These services may process anonymised or aggregated data.
We do not use analytics to identify individual users.
Third-party websites linked from Kempsey.co.uk have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or data practices.
Data Sharing
We do not share personal data with third parties except:
- Where required by law
- Where necessary to protect the site, its editor, or users
- Where required for hosting, security, or technical operation (under appropriate safeguards)
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact enquiries are kept only as long as required to respond or for record-keeping
- Log and security data is retained for limited periods
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
Requests should be sent to: news@kempsey.co.uk
We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Accuracy of Information
Information published on Kempsey.co.uk may reference third-party sources, public documents, or community submissions.
While we aim for accuracy, users should verify information at source. Use of information from this site is at your own risk.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time without notice.
The latest version will always be published on Kempsey.co.uk.
