Last Updated: 21 November 2025
Woking Press (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent, safe experience when you visit our website, wokinghospice.co.uk (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with major global data protection regulations, including the UK Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable laws.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following categories:
1.1 Personal Information
Depending on how you interact with the Site, we may collect:
- Name (if voluntarily provided)
- Email address (e.g., newsletter signup, contact form)
- IP address
- Geographic location (general, non-precise)
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:
- Log files (IP address, browser type, referring site, visit date/time)
- Cookies and tracking technologies
- Pages viewed and click behavior
- Analytics data for performance and usage insights
1.3 User-Provided Content
If you comment or submit content, we may collect:
- Comment text
- Username or display name
- Any information voluntarily included in submissions
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless required by law.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To personalize your experience
- To analyze performance and improve the Site
- To respond to inquiries or comments
- To send newsletters or updates (only with consent)
- To provide security and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
- To enforce our Terms & Conditions
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
Where applicable, we process personal information based on:
- Consent – e.g., newsletter signups
- Legitimate interests – improving site performance, security
- Contractual necessity – when responding to user requests
- Legal obligations – for regulatory compliance
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website performance
- Deliver relevant content
- Track site usage and traffic patterns
You may disable cookies via your browser, but doing so may affect site functionality.
You can also opt out of certain analytics via the cookie preferences panel (if enabled) or through browser settings.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share data with trusted third parties, including:
- Hosting providers
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Marketing or newsletter platforms (if applicable)
- Website security and backup services
- Advertising networks (if enabled)
We share only what is necessary and require third parties to protect your information.
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
6. International Data Transfers
Because our Site may be accessed globally, your information may be transferred outside your country of residence.
We implement appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Equivalent legal protections as required by GDPR/UK GDPR
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Factors that determine retention periods include:
- Account activity and user interactions
- Legal obligations
- Website functionality and security requirements
You may request deletion of your personal data (see Section 9).
8. Security of Your Information
We apply reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption
- Firewalls
- Access controls
- Regular monitoring
However, no system is completely secure. Use of the Site is at your own risk.
9. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to access – request a copy of your data
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate information
- Right to erasure – request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object – including to marketing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (CCPA/CPRA)
To exercise your rights, please visit our Contact Us page and submit a request.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under:
- 13 years old (United States)
- 16 years old (UK/EU GDPR)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided data, please notify us via the Contact Us page.
11. External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or policies.
We encourage you to review those websites’ privacy policies before interacting with them.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or updates to our practices.
Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please visit our Contact Us page on the website.
This page provides the appropriate way to reach us without disclosing personal contact information directly.