Privacy Policy

This page explains, in plain terms, what happens to your information when you visit this website. We have tried to keep it short and readable. If anything is unclear, you are always welcome to ask.

What we collect

We collect very little. When you browse, some details are recorded automatically, such as your browser type, the device you use, the pages you open and roughly how long you stay. If you choose to write to us, we also receive whatever you include in your message, usually your name and email address.

We do not ask for payment details, identity documents or passwords, and you never need an account to read the site.

How we use it

• To keep the site running smoothly and fix things that break.
• To understand which pages are useful so we can improve them.
• To reply when you get in touch.

We do not sell your information, and we do not use it to build a personal profile of you.

Cookies

Cookies are small files saved by your browser. Some help pages load properly; others give us anonymous counts of visits. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. The site will still work, though a few features may behave differently.

Sharing with others

Information is only shared with trusted service providers who help us host the site or measure traffic, and only as far as they need to do that job. We may also share details if the law requires it. Some pages link to outside websites; once you leave this site, their own privacy rules apply, so it is worth reading them.

Keeping it safe

We use sensible safeguards, such as secure connections and limited access, to protect what we hold. We keep messages only for as long as needed to deal with them. No system is perfect, but we take reasonable care.

Your rights

You can ask to see the information we hold about you, have it corrected, or have it removed. You can also object to how it is used or ask us to limit it. If you are unhappy with our answer, you may raise a concern with your local data protection authority.

Changes to this policy

We may update this page from time to time. When we do, the new version will appear here, and continuing to use the site means you accept it. For the wider rules on using the website, please see our Terms of Use.

Get in touch

Questions or requests about your information can be sent to info@bgvh.org.uk, or you can use our Contact page. We aim to reply as quickly as we can.