Effective Date: 22 Jan 2025
At LostOrigin.co.uk, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
1.1. Personal Information
You may provide personal information directly to us, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
1.2. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, such as:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Device information
1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For more details, see Section 5 (Cookies).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website’s functionality
- To respond to your inquiries and emails
- To send newsletters or updates (if you have opted in)
- To analyze website performance and improve user experience
- To serve personalized ads via Google AdSense
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in website operations, such as analytics providers.
- Advertising Partners: With Google AdSense to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. For more information, review Google’s Advertising Policies.
- Legal Requirements: If required to comply with applicable laws or respond to legal processes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small files placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience. We use cookies to:
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Customize content and advertisements
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may impact certain functionalities of our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
- Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at dodoxler@gmail.com.
9. Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. For more information about Google AdSense’s use of data, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: dodoxler@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting LostOrigin.co.uk!