How We Handle Your Information
This page sets out, in plain terms, what happens to your information when you visit this website. Reading it alongside our Terms of Use gives you the full picture of how the site works and what you can expect from us.
What we collect
We keep collection to a minimum. Information reaches us in two ways:
- Details you choose to share, such as your name and email address when you send us a message or sign up for updates.
- Details gathered automatically, such as your browser type, device, approximate location and the pages you view. None of this is used to identify you personally.
Why we use it
Your information helps us reply to your questions, keep the site running smoothly, spot and fix problems, and understand which pages readers find useful. We do not sell your information, and we do not use it for any purpose you would not reasonably expect.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files saved on your device. Some are essential for the site to load properly; others help us count visits and remember your preferences. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time, although a few features may not work as intended without them.
Sharing with others
We only pass information to trusted service providers who help us operate the site, for example hosting or visitor statistics. They may use it solely to carry out that work for us. We may also share information where the law requires it, or to protect the safety of our readers and the site.
Keeping it safe
We use sensible safeguards, including secure connections and restricted access, to protect what we hold. No online system can promise complete security, but we review our measures regularly and keep information only for as long as it is genuinely needed.
Your rights
You are entitled to:
- ask for a copy of the information we hold about you;
- have inaccurate details corrected;
- request that your information be deleted;
- object to, or limit, how it is used;
- withdraw consent you have previously given.
We aim to respond to every request within one month.
Updates to this policy
We may revise this page from time to time to reflect changes in the law or in how the site operates. Any update will appear here, so it is worth checking back occasionally. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the revised version.
Get in touch
If you have a question about your privacy or want to use any of the rights above, email us at info@nbpc.co.uk or use our Contact page. We will be glad to help.