Privacy Policy

North West Hailsham Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how North West Hailsham ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information about you when you visit our website at www.northwesthailsham.co.uk ("the Website").

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Who We Are

Data Controller: North West Hailsham c/o Cochrane Strategic Development Limited, Orchard Barn, Hampstead Norreys, RG18 0TR

Contact: info@northwesthailsham.co.uk

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above.

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3. What Information We Collect

Cookies and Analytics Data

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • Your IP address (anonymised where possible)

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page

  • Referring website or source

  • Date and time of your visit

We use this information in aggregate form to understand how visitors use our Website and to improve our content and user experience.

4. Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your visit.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration Essential Cookies Required for the Website to function correctly Session / Persistent Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g. Google Analytics) Up to 2 years

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about Website traffic and usage. Google Analytics sets cookies on your device to track your visit. The information collected is sent to and stored by Google on servers which may be located outside the UK.

Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information on how Google uses your data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process analytics data on the basis of our legitimate interests (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) in understanding how our Website is used so that we can improve it, and where consent is required, on the basis of your consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) obtained via our cookie consent banner.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected via cookies and analytics solely to:

  • Monitor and analyse Website traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve the performance and content of our Website

  • Understand which information is of most interest to visitors

We do not use this data to identify you personally, and we do not sell or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Sharing

We may share anonymised analytics data with the following third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website:

  • Google LLC – analytics services (Google Analytics)

These third parties are only permitted to use your data in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection law.

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any other third parties.

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (including Google) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

9. Data Retention

Analytics data collected via cookies is retained for a maximum of 26 months before being automatically deleted by Google Analytics. We retain aggregated, anonymised reports for longer periods to track Website performance over time.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate data

  • Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances

  • Right to restrict processing – to request that we limit how we use your data

  • Right to object – to object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests

  • Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

  • Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact@email.com]. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Website: www.ico.org.uk Helpline: 0303 123 1113

We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you contact the ICO, so please do get in touch with us first.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

North West Hailsham c/o Cochrane Strategic Development, Orchard Barn, Hampstead Norreys, RG18 0TR

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed in April 2026.