Park Village Privacy & Cookies Policy

This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website https://parkvillage.co.uk, interact with us, or use our services. We are committed to safeguarding your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Directly Provided Data:

• Contact details (e.g. name, email address) submitted via forms or email
• Preferences (e.g. language, timezone)

Automatically Collected Data:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information (OS, screen size, geo-location data, etc.)
• Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
• Time spent on pages, referring pages, interactions

This data helps us maintain site security, monitor performance, and improve user experience.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include:

• Consent: for optional cookies, personalised content, marketing communications
• Contractual Necessity: to respond to enquiries or fulfil service agreements
• Legitimate Interests: to secure our website, understand usage trends, and improve content
• Legal Obligations: to comply with applicable laws and regulations

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or updating your cookie settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To ensure website functionality and security
• To analyse usage and improve performance
• To personalise website content and advertising
• To communicate with you (e.g. in response to enquiries or support)
• For internal record-keeping and administrative purposes
• To process job applications

• To comply with legal requirements

   

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share anonymised or aggregated usage data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our site and services, such as:

• Google Analytics – for performance tracking
• Google AdSense – for advertising
• Mapbox – for location-based content

All third parties operate under contractual obligations to protect your data in line with UK GDPR.

5. International Data Transfers

Some service providers (e.g. Google) may process your data outside the UK. In these cases, we ensure that your data is protected using appropriate safeguards, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)

• Adequacy decisions by the UK government

   

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. 

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Access to your personal data
• Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Withdrawal of consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at socials@parkvillage.co.uk

8. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyse traffic, and serve personalised content. When you first visit, you’ll be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences via a cookie banner.

Cookie Categories We Use:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – enable core site features (cannot be disabled)
• Performance Cookies – collect usage statistics (consent-based)
• Functionality Cookies – remember user preferences
• Targeting Cookies – personalise content and advertising (consent-based)

You can manage your preferences anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the site.

Third-Party Cookies:

Some cookies are set by trusted third parties who assist us in delivering content and services. These parties may use cookies to track activity across other websites. While we review their policies, we do not control their data handling practices.

9. Children’s Privacy

If you are under 16, please ensure you have permission from a parent or guardian before using our site or providing personal information.

10. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable methods to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online transmission is ever completely secure. Please take your own precautions as well.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via the privacy policy section on our website or, where appropriate, by contacting you directly. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights under this policy, please contact:

Data Protection Contact:
Jack Webb
1 Park Village East, London, NW1 7PX
Email: socials@parkvillage.co.uk

Last Updated: 13 March 2025