1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Forest Flea-nomenon. Our website address is: https://forestfleanomenon.co.uk.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy or practices, please contact us at [insert email address].
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
a)
User Accounts and Profiles (Ultimate Member)
When you register on our website, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Username
- Profile image (if uploaded)
- Any additional profile information you choose to provide
This data is used to manage your user account and to display your profile to other members (where applicable), in accordance with your privacy settings.
b)
Contact Forms
If you contact us via a contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
c)
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to help spam detection)
d)
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- User login and authentication (via Ultimate Member)
- Remembering user preferences
- Analytics (see section 5 below)
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data to:
- Register and manage your user account
- Allow access to member-only features
- Communicate with you regarding updates or site-related matters
- Respond to contact enquiries
- Improve our site functionality and security
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your data with:
- Website hosting provider (for secure storage)
- Security and spam protection services (e.g. Akismet, CAPTCHA)
- Email service providers (for administrative communication)
- Plugin providers like Ultimate Member, only as needed to provide functionality
All third parties are required to comply with data protection regulations.
5. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymised usage data. This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve our content.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking with this browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
- User account data: kept until you request deletion or delete your account
- Comments: retained indefinitely unless removed by an admin
- Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months
- Analytics data: retained as per provider’s policies (usually 26–38 months)
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
You can manage or delete your data via your user account, or contact us directly.
8. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data:
- HTTPS encryption
- Firewall and malware scanning
- Secure hosting environment
- Access restricted to authorised personnel
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns, contact:
Email: [insert site admin email]
Website: https://forestfleanomenon.co.uk
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
