UK GDPR Compliance

At Charming UK Cottages, we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we comply with your rights under UK GDPR, even though we do not store personal data through user registration or databases.

Scope and Applicability

The UK GDPR applies to the processing of personal data of individuals in the UK. While our website is informational and does not require registration, we may collect limited personal data automatically through cookies, web analytics, and server logs — such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns. This data is processed solely for website functionality, traffic analysis, and improving user experience.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You may request confirmation of whether we hold any personal data about you.
• Right to rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
• Right to restriction of processing: You may request we limit how we use your data under certain conditions.
• Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object: You may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests, including profiling.

How We Comply

We do not maintain databases of personal information. Any data collected automatically is anonymised where possible, retained only as necessary for technical operation, and not linked to identifiable individuals. We use cookies only for essential website functionality and analytics with opt-out mechanisms. We do not sell, share, or otherwise disclose personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data We Process

The personal data we may process includes:

• IP addresses (automatically logged)
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers (for analytics and functionality)

This data is collected passively and is not combined with any personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided via contact forms.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest — specifically, to ensure the website operates securely, to analyse usage patterns for improvement, and to maintain service performance. We do not rely on consent for this processing, but you may opt out of non-essential cookies at any time.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, the nature of your request, and any relevant details (e.g., IP address or date of visit if known). We will respond without undue delay.

Response Timeframes

We aim to respond to all requests within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by up to two additional months, and we will inform you of any delay and the reasons for it.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our services, charge you different prices, or provide a different level of service because you exercised your rights under UK GDPR.

Updates and Changes

We may update this page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this compliance page or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Celeste Fairbrooke
Email: [email protected]
Address: Beehive, 40 Bowen Street, Pipitea, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.