Effective Date: 19 August 2026
Website: spatialdatainsights.co.uk
Overview
This Privacy Policy outlines how spatialdatainsights.co.uk (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects any information you provide when using this website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal data. Depending on how you interact with the site, this may include:
- Contact Form Submissions: If you reach out via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
- Server Logs & Technical Data: Standard web server logs automatically capture technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and time of access.
- Analytics Data: We may collect anonymised usage metrics (e.g., page views, time spent on pages) to evaluate site traffic and technical performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information exclusively to:
- Respond to direct inquiries, feedback, or collaboration requests sent via the contact form.
- Maintain site security, prevent spam, and diagnose technical server issues.
- Optimise site architecture, performance, and technical content delivery.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties, nor do we use your data for commercial marketing campaigns.
Cookies and Spam Protection
- Cookies: This site uses minimal functional cookies strictly necessary for site navigation, rendering, and security. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site functions may be impacted.
- Spam Detection: Submissions through our contact form may be checked through an automated anti-spam service (e.g., Cloudflare Turnstile or Akismet) to prevent automated bot submissions.
Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Server access logs are routinely rotated and purged, and contact form messages are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill your request.
Code & External Links
This website contains code snippets, dataset references, and outbound links to external sites, repositories, or tools (e.g., GitHub, PostGIS documentation, OpenStreetMap). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms.
Your Data Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly through our website contact page.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Updated versions will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.