Barrow Town Council Cookies & Privacy Policy. Last Updated 25th July 2023.
Thank you for visiting the Barrow Town Council website (https://barrowtowncouncil.gov.uk). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you access our website.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect certain information that can be used to personally identify you. The types of information we collect may include:
1.1 Personal Information: When you use the contact forms on our website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other information you provide voluntarily.
1.2 Log Files: Like many other websites, we collect certain information automatically and store it in log files. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and the date and time of your visit.
Use of Information
We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1 Contact and Communication: We may use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests submitted through our contact forms.
2.2 Website Improvement: We may analyze the information collected to improve the functionality, content, and overall user experience of our website.
2.3 Legal Obligations: We may use and disclose your information as required by law or when we believe that such action is necessary to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to enhance your browsing experience. We use both session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired).
The cookies we use on our website may collect the following information:
IP address
Browser type and version
Referring/exit pages
Date and time of your visit
Pages visited and actions taken on our website
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Barrow Town Council. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will promptly delete such information.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy and Cookies Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.