Privacy & Cookies Policy
Caerlaverock Community Association
Caerlaverock Community Association (CCA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how personal information may be collected and processed when you visit our website, www.caerlaverock.org.uk.
1. Information We Collect
Our website does not provide visitor registration, contact forms or newsletter subscriptions, and visitors are not required to supply personal information.
However, certain technical information may be processed automatically when you visit the website, including:
- IP addresses and technical connection information.
- Browser and device information.
- Pages visited and general website usage statistics.
This information is processed where necessary for the operation and security of the website, or for our legitimate interests in maintaining and improving it.
2. Website Analytics
We use Independent Analytics, a privacy-focused WordPress analytics plugin, to understand how visitors use our website.
It provides information such as visitor numbers, popular pages, referral sources and general device information.
Independent Analytics does not use tracking cookies for its standard visitor statistics. We have configured it to refresh visitor identification data daily and automatically delete older analytics records after 12 months.
We use these statistics to improve the website, not to identify individual visitors or build advertising profiles.
3. Data Retention and Security
Technical information may be retained in website and hosting logs for operational and security purposes.
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for its purpose, subject to applicable legal obligations.
Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect information transmitted between visitors and the website.
4. Sharing Information
We do not sell personal information or use visitor information for targeted advertising.
Our website hosting provider and technical service providers may process limited technical information where necessary to operate, maintain and secure the website.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files that websites may store on your device.
Our website may use essential cookies needed for website functionality, security or administration.
Our Independent Analytics installation does not require tracking cookies for its standard visitor statistics.
Some external content, such as embedded videos or other third-party services, may use additional cookies. Where such services are used, we will review the relevant privacy and consent requirements.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings, although disabling essential cookies may affect some website functions.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information held about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Restrict or object to certain processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exemptions.
Further information is available at www.ico.org.uk.
7. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or how Caerlaverock Community Association handles personal information, please contact:
Email: info@caerlaverock.org.uk
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, the services we use or applicable data protection requirements.
Last updated: October 2026