Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Marvin Bucknell Interiors & Furnishings collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at marvinbucknell.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide any personal information voluntarily. The data we collect includes:
- IP address and geographic location (derived from IP)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log files
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyse traffic patterns and content popularity
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is stored in databases or linked to any individual.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymous statistics about website traffic
- Third-party cookies: Set by services like Google Analytics or advertising networks
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous usage data and generate traffic reports. Google’s privacy policy applies to its services.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks that place cookies to serve relevant ads. These services operate independently and are not controlled by us.
- Content delivery networks (CDNs): To improve site speed and reliability.
We do not share personal data with these services. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect the data we collect. This includes secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but take every reasonable step to protect your information.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about data collection practices
- The right to access any data held about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
Since we do not collect or store personal data that can identify you directly, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe we have inadvertently collected identifiable information, please contact us using the details below. We will investigate and respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately upon notification.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Declan Thorn
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Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, 55 Cable St, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Last Updated: 2024-06-15
