This notice explains how Safer Play Guide collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit this site. We are the data controller responsible for your data. Our contact address is [email protected].
What this notice covers
This privacy policy applies to all personal information you provide or that we observe when you use Safer Play Guide. It covers data you give directly — your email address when you contact us, for example — and data created by your visit, such as which pages you read and when.
We collect and process personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What information we collect
When you visit this site, we may collect the following categories of information:
- Contact data — your name and email address if you write to us.
- Technical data — your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring site and the pages you view.
- Usage data — timestamps of your visit, time spent on pages and links you follow.
We do not collect payment information, account credentials or precise geolocation. We do not ask for sensitive personal data such as health records, political opinions or religious beliefs.
Why we collect it and what we do with it
We process your personal information for these purposes:
- Responding to enquiries — when you contact us, we use your email address and the content of your message to answer your question or address your concern. The lawful basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining the site and helping readers.
- Improving the site — we analyse technical and usage data to understand which topics readers find useful and where the site can be clearer. This processing relies on our legitimate interest in operating an effective information resource.
- Meeting legal obligations — we may retain certain records to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
We do not use your personal information for marketing, profiling or automated decision-making.
Who else sees your data
We may share your personal information with:
- Technical service providers — companies that host this site or provide analytics services on our behalf. These processors act under contract and are bound by data protection obligations.
- Legal authorities — if required by law, court order or regulatory request, we will disclose information to competent authorities.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties. Where a processor is based outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved under UK GDPR.
Embedded third-party content
Some pages may embed content from external platforms — video players or social-media widgets, for instance. When you load a page containing such an embed, the third party may set cookies or collect data directly. We do not control those practices. Check the privacy policies of the platforms you interact with.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure — request deletion of your personal information where we no longer have a lawful basis to keep it.
- Restriction — ask us to limit processing in certain circumstances.
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and have it transferred to another controller where technically feasible.
To exercise any of these rights, write to [email protected]. We will respond within one month. If you believe we have mishandled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
How long we keep your information
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Contact correspondence is kept for two years, then deleted. Technical and usage logs are retained for 12 months to allow for trend analysis, after which they are anonymised or removed. Where legal obligations require longer retention, we comply with those requirements.
Children and young people
This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, contact [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make material changes, we will note the revision date at the foot of this page. Check back periodically to stay informed.
This policy is provided for general information only. Safer Play Guide is an information site; we do not sell goods or services.