Last updated: 20 January 2026
Hayes Blog (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website hayesvillage.org.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit or interact with our website.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly, in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website, including:
- Personal information you voluntarily provide (such as when subscribing to updates, submitting forms, or leaving comments)
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
- Usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to operate and improve the website.
2. How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve content, functionality, and user experience
- Respond to enquiries or submissions made through the site
- Send updates or communications where consent has been provided
- Monitor website performance and usage trends
- Prevent spam, misuse, or unlawful activity
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Hayes Blog may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and understand how the site is used.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze site traffic and performance
- Support basic site functionality
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to support website operations, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics tools
- Email or communication services
- Spam protection or security services
These third parties may process limited data on our behalf and are expected to handle it in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.
5. Embedded Content and External Links
Articles or pages on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or posts from other websites). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
Hayes Blog may also contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Object to certain types of data processing
Requests related to personal data can be made through our Contact Us page.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
9. International Visitors
Hayes Blog is accessible globally. By using this website, you acknowledge that information may be processed in jurisdictions outside your own, in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
11. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please visit our Contact Us page to get in touch.