Effective date: September 21, 2025
Last updated: September 21, 2025
1. Introduction
We value your privacy. This website is primarily read-only and does not collect, process, or share any personal information about visitors beyond what is automatically and technically necessary for the operation of the site.
The only personal data we process is your email address if you choose to subscribe to server status alerts.
This policy explains what limited information is processed and how it is handled in compliance with:
– The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018
– The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive
– The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
2. Information We Collect
General Visitors
If you simply browse the website, we do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or payment details.
Email Subscriptions
If you sign up for server status alerts:
We collect your email address for the sole purpose of sending you the alerts you have requested.
Your email will not be shared with third parties.
Every alert email includes a direct unsubscribe link, allowing you to withdraw your consent at any time.
3. Server Log Files
Like most websites, our web server automatically generates standard technical log files for security and maintenance purposes. These may include:
– IP address
– Date and time of access
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– Pages viewed
– Referring website (if applicable)
This data is used solely to ensure the website functions correctly, to maintain security, and to diagnose technical problems. It is not used to identify individuals unless required by law (e.g., to investigate malicious activity).
Log data is stored only for the minimum time necessary, typically 90 days, and then deleted automatically.
4. Cookies and Analytics
This website does not set or use cookies for visitors.
Analytics:
We use the WP Statistics plugin to monitor website usage. This plugin:
Does not use cookies to track users.
Collects only anonymized and hashed IP addresses.
Uses client-side tracking for technical analysis and reporting.
No personal information is collected, stored, or shared for marketing purposes.
Additional note: Cookies related to administrator login and security may be set, but these apply only to site management accounts and are not used for general visitors.
5. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to request confirmation of what data we hold about you (if any).
If you have subscribed to email alerts, you may request correction or deletion of your email address at any time.
You have the right to contact us if you believe your information is being processed unlawfully.
For inquiries, please contact us using the details below.
6. Data Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties.
All data, including email alerts, is processed and stored on servers located in the United Kingdom. No international data transfers take place.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is informational and not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU).
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time (for example, if cookies or new features are introduced). The updated version will always be posted on this page with the latest revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
https://www.bellonline.co.uk/contact/