Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Scarlet Society (operated by Fiona Abernathy) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, scarletstate.co.uk. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. Please note that we do not collect personal data through registration or store it in databases.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and geographic location (derived from IP)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To deliver relevant advertising through third-party networks
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use this information to identify individuals personally, nor do we sell or share personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
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 traffic.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Used to collect anonymous data about site usage via analytics tools
- Advertising cookies: Deployed by third-party networks to show relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To analyse website traffic and user behaviour anonymously
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense): To serve interest-based ads based on browsing patterns
- Content delivery networks: To improve site speed and reliability
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently. We encourage you to review their policies for more information. We do not control how these services use your data.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information, including secure servers and encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data held about you
- The right to request deletion of your data where applicable
- The right to object to processing for direct marketing
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest 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, please contact:
Fiona Abernathy
200 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024
