Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Virtual Community and Dialogue Social Club ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website vcdsocialclub.co.uk. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require registration, nor do we store personal data in databases. The information collected includes:
- IP address and approximate location based on IP
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or linked site)
- Standard server logs
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To ensure the website functions correctly
- To deliver relevant content and advertisements (via third-party services)
We do not use this data 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:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure site usage
- Advertising cookies: Used by advertising networks to display relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to support our website operations. These services may collect information about your activity on our site. We do not control their practices, but we only work with providers that comply with applicable privacy laws.
- Google Analytics: To analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour
- Google AdSense: To serve targeted advertisements
- Cloudflare: To improve site security and performance
These providers may use cookies and tracking technologies. Please review their privacy policies:
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard safeguards.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, including 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 we hold 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 where applicable
Since we do not store personal data in identifiable form, most of these rights are not applicable. However, if you believe we have inadvertently collected identifiable information, please contact us using the details below.
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 a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Tristan Frybury
33 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 2024-06-15