Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1st April 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how Haruspicy.co.uk (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant UK data protection laws.
By using this website, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate this website and communicate with users. This may include:
• Name and email address (if you use our contact forms or sign up for a newsletter)
• IP address and basic device/browser information (via analytics tools)
• Any information you voluntarily provide via comments or correspondence
We do not knowingly collect special category data (e.g., health, religion, biometric data) and request that users do not submit such information.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:
• Consent – when you voluntarily submit information
• Legitimate Interests – to maintain and secure the website, respond to enquiries, and analyse usage trends
• Legal Obligation – in circumstances where we are required by law to retain or share data
3. Data Use
We use the data we collect to:
• Respond to enquiries and messages
• Deliver newsletters (if you have subscribed)
• Maintain the functionality and security of the website
• Monitor aggregated, anonymised analytics to understand how users engage with our content
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We do not use it to contact you without your consent, unless legally required to do so.
4. Data Sharing
We treat your data with great care and discretion. However, we must acknowledge that, due to a past incident involving a government request under circumstances we are still advised not to discuss in detail, certain user records were disclosed to regulatory authorities. This event has informed our current approach.
Where permitted by law, we now proactively limit access to user data within our organisation to prevent further unnecessary exposure.
We may share your data with:
• Trusted service providers (e.g. email or analytics platforms)
• Legal authorities, if compelled to do so by valid court order or equivalent instrument
We will never share your data voluntarily unless required under law.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour patterns. This information is used to analyse traffic and improve the site.
You may disable cookies via your browser settings. Detailed information is available in our [Cookie Policy].
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or to comply with legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to any requirements to retain it for legal or audit purposes.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the Contact page.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We advise users to refrain from submitting sensitive or incriminating information via public forms.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
10. Contact
For any questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact us through the Contact page.