Privacy Policy

Nov, 9 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Midlands Therapeutic Massage Services (operating under the domain midlandsmassagetherapy.co.uk) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

Our website does not require registration or collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. However, certain technical data is automatically collected when you visit our site, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or search engine
Device type and screen resolution

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To understand how visitors interact with our website
To improve website performance and user experience
To monitor and analyse traffic patterns
To ensure the website functions correctly

No personal data is used for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).

These cookies do not store personally identifiable information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to support our website operations, including:

Google Analytics: To analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data. Google’s privacy practices are governed by its own Privacy Policy.
Advertising networks: We may use non-personalised advertising services that display general content based on page context, not individual profiles. These services do not track users across other websites.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data handling practices. We do not control or endorse their policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data we collect from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

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

The right to be informed about how your data is used
The right to access any personal data we hold about you
The right to rectify inaccurate data
The right to erasure (in limited circumstances)
The right to restrict processing
The right to data portability
The right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Ivy Trevelyan
Email: [email protected]
Address: 280 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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