UK GDPR
Jul, 10 2024UK GDPR Compliance
Scenic Journeys Guide is committed to respecting your data protection rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how your personal data is handled and the rights you have under this law.
Scope and Applicability
This compliance page applies to all visitors of Scenic Journeys Guide (viewsblog.co.uk). While we do not collect personal information through registration or accounts, we may process limited personal data through automated means such as web analytics, cookies, and server logs to improve user experience and site performance.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: You can request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
- Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to restriction of processing: You may request we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object: You may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where consent is the legal basis, you may withdraw it at any time.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection.
How We Comply
Scenic Journeys Guide complies with UK GDPR by:
- Using only necessary cookies and analytics tools with user consent where required.
- Not storing personal data in identifiable databases or user accounts.
- Retaining server logs for no longer than 30 days.
- Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) comply with UK GDPR.
Data We Process
Any personal data we process is limited to:
- IP addresses (anonymised where possible)
- Cookie identifiers
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
This data is collected solely for analytical purposes to improve our content and user experience.
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the legal basis of legitimate interest for processing data through analytics and cookies. We balance this interest against your privacy rights and only process data that is necessary and minimal. Where consent is required (e.g., non-essential cookies), we obtain it prior to deployment.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us by email at [email protected]. In your message, please:
- State which right you wish to exercise
- Provide your email address or IP address (if known)
- Include any relevant details to help us locate your data
We will respond without undue delay and within one month of receiving your request.
Response Timeframes
Under UK GDPR, we are required to respond to your request within one month. This may be extended by two further months if the request is complex or numerous. We will inform you of any extension and the reasons for it within one month of receiving your request.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you fees, or provide you with a lower quality of service because you have exercised your data protection rights.
Updates and Changes
We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about your rights under UK GDPR or wish to make a request, please contact our data protection point of contact:
Tessa Wellington
Email: [email protected]
Address: Shelley Fisher Rauzon Integrated Services, 84 West Pender Street 5th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3, Canada
For complaints regarding data handling, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.