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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 January 2026  · Last updated: 1 June 2026

wernstnninsterabby ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

1. Data We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form.

We also automatically collect usage data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site via analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to operate and improve wernstnninsterabby, respond to enquiries, and send editorial newsletters you have opted into.

We may use anonymised analytics data to understand audience behaviour and improve content quality.

3. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for site functionality and optional analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) to measure traffic.

You may manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via our Cookie Settings or by adjusting your browser preferences. See our Cookie Policy at #/cookies for full details.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party processors including Google Analytics (analytics), Mailchimp (email delivery), and Cloudflare (security/CDN).

These providers operate under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are in the UK, EU, or California, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict processing.

To exercise any right, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. UK/EU residents may also lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk).

6. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

Analytics data is retained for 26 months before automatic deletion.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures including HTTPS encryption and access controls to protect your data.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100{65f806edfaf02b7f084777294063846f0d2898a18548c6dd54dd1c5f62198da7} secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security but take all reasonable precautions.

8. Children's Privacy

wernstnninsterabby is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact our Data Controller:

Email: [email protected] · Post: wernstnninsterabby, 14 Chapter Street, London, SW1P 4NP, United Kingdom

This policy applies solely to information collected by wernstnninsterabby at this website. For cookie preferences, visit our Cookie Policy. For our terms of use, see our Terms of Service.

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