CR Archaeology Privacy Policy

This policy is designed to comply with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2025

CR Archaeology is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website crarchaeology.co.uk (the "Site"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when contacting us.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this Site.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.

  • Cookies and Analytics Data: As detailed below.

2. Use of Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyse usage patterns, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise your preferences and understand how you interact with our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve the performance of our Site.

  • Analytics Cookies: We use Squarespace & Google Analytics to collect data on how visitors use our Site. This information helps us understand visitor behaviour and improve our Site's functionality. The data collected is anonymised and does not identify individuals.

Consent Management

In compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we require your consent to use non-essential cookies. Upon your first visit to our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies.

  • Reject all non-essential cookies.

  • Customise your cookie preferences.

Your consent will be recorded, and you can withdraw or modify your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link available on our Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services.

  • To improve and expand our Site and services.

  • To understand and analyse how you use our Site and services.

  • To communicate with you.

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • To service providers who assist us in operating our business and providing services to you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as requests from government authorities.

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users or others.

5. Data Retention

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

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at crarchaeology@gmail.com.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

CR Archaeology
crarchaeology@gmail.com
Catherine: 07949 849354
Matthew: 07719 868212
62 Hendy, Talybont, Conwy, LL32 8JQ