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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Swindon Post collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when using our website. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information. By using Swindon Post, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information: When you use Swindon Post, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and address. This information is voluntarily provided by you when you create an account, submit inquiries, post comments, or interact with our website.

1.2. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring website. This information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.

2. Use of Information

2.1. We use the personal information you provide to:

  • Provide and personalize our services.
  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
  • Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials, if you have opted to receive them.
  • Process transactions and fulfill your requests.
  • Improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • Enforce our terms and conditions and protect against unauthorized use or misuse of our website.

2.2. We may use non-personal information for analytical purposes, statistical analysis, and to optimize our website’s performance and functionality.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1. Swindon Post will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy.

3.2. We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services. These service providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and are only permitted to use it for the purposes specified by us.

3.3. We may disclose your personal information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others.

4. Security

4.1. Swindon Post takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

5.1. Swindon Post may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

6. Children’s Privacy

6.1. Swindon Post is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly remove the information from our records.

7. Your Choices

7.1. You have the right to access, update, correct, and delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

8.1. Swindon Post may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website after the changes are made will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

9.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at help@swindonpost.co.uk.

Thank you for trusting Swindon Post with your personal information.