Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and handle your personal data when you interact with Visit Bewdley. This is a one person independently run site created to support the town and its community.

If you have any questions, just email [email protected].

1. What I Collect

• Your name and email address if you submit an event or get in touch via a contact form.
• Event and directory details you send in, including your name, organisation, public contact info, images, or links you provide.
• Your email address and preferences if you choose to sign up for updates or communications.
• Technical data like anonymised IP addresses, browser or device type, and general usage stats via Google Analytics.
• Form entries submitted through the website (these are stored briefly and deleted regularly for spam management).

2. How I Use Your Data

• To review and publish event listings or directory content.
• To respond to messages submitted via the contact form.
• To send email updates if you have opted in.
• To monitor general site traffic and performance anonymously.

3. When Data is Public or Shared

• Event and directory listings may include organiser names and public facing contact info if you have provided them for display.
• Directory listings are manually created and can be updated or removed if you request it.
• I do not sell your data or share it with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

4. Tools and Services Used

I use a few trusted third party services to make the site function:

• Google Analytics: Anonymised tracking to understand visitor behaviour.
• Google Tag Manager: To manage scripts and analytics.
• Google Maps: To display event locations on the calendar.
• OpenStreetMap and Leaflet: To display directory map locations.
• CookieYes: To manage cookie consent preferences.

5. Cookies and Tracking

This site uses cookies to improve your experience, monitor usage, and remember preferences. You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the banner or settings link.

See the Cookie Policy for more details.

6. Storage and Security

• Form submissions are briefly stored for spam protection and then cleared out regularly.
• Data is not transferred outside the UK or EEA.
• I only keep what is needed for as long as it is needed, and delete the rest.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the data I hold about you.
• Request corrections or updates.
• Ask for your data to be deleted.
• Withdraw consent for communications.

To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected].

8. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site means you accept any revised version.

Last updated: 28th February 2026