Last updated: October 2025
Hello Staffordshire, found at https://hellostaffordshire.co.uk (“Website”), is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).
For details on the terms of use governing this Website, please refer to our Website Terms and Conditions.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement only applies to this Website.
WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT AND HOW IS IT USED
Information You Voluntarily Submit:
We may collect personal information such as your name or email address. For example, you may voluntarily submit information to the Website by leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or submitting a contact form.
Information We Collect from Others:
We may receive information about you from other sources. You may link your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts to your user profile. If you choose to do so, we will receive your name, email address, and profile picture associated with that account.
Automatically-Collected Information:
We automatically collect certain information about you and the device you use to access the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and access times. We may also collect actions taken on the Website, such as links clicked.
Cookies:
We may log information using cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser. These may include session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted). Cookies help us provide you with a more personalised experience on the Website.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE USED
We may use the information collected in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Website
- To create your account, identify you as a user, and customise your experience
- To send promotional information, such as newsletters (with an option to unsubscribe)
- To send administrative communications or policy updates
- To respond to comments or enquiries
- To provide user support
- To track and measure advertising performance
- To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorised or illegal activity
THIRD-PARTY USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorise us to do so.
This Website uses third-party service providers whose use of your personal information is governed by their own privacy policies.
Google Analytics:
This service tracks Website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions. Google Analytics may capture your IP address but does not collect other personal information.
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Mediavine Journey Advertising:
This Website is a member of Mediavine Journey, which manages all third-party advertising. Mediavine Journey collects and uses certain data for advertising purposes, including cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to deliver personalised ads and measure campaign performance.
To learn more about how Mediavine collects and uses data, please visit: https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy/
AFFILIATE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
The Website may engage in affiliate marketing by embedding tracking links. When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your browser to track sales for commission purposes.
Hello Staffordshire participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
ANONYMOUS DATA
We may use anonymous data, which does not identify you alone, or when combined with data from others. This may include analytics or cookie-based information used for site improvement and marketing insights.
PUBLICLY VISIBLE INFORMATION
If you create a user profile or leave a comment, certain information (such as your username or profile image) may be publicly visible. Your email address will never be publicly displayed.
SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
You should not submit sensitive personal information to the Website, including data related to your health, political opinions, or religious beliefs. If you do so, it will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately at katy@hellostaffordshire.co.uk, and we will promptly remove such data.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
katy@hellostaffordshire.co.uk
Hello Staffordshire is part of Broken Compass LLC
Director: Jennifer Lynn
Email: info@brokencompass.net