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Last updated: 2025 December 3

Welcome to The Coventry At 7 (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe, transparent, and responsible way.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit coventryat7.co.uk or interact with any features of our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

1.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

This may include:

  • Submitting forms (such as comment forms or newsletter sign-ups)

  • Writing comments

  • Interacting with blog posts

  • Using any contact forms on the site

The information may include your name, email address, and any message you voluntarily submit.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our site, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages you visit

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring URLs

  • Standard server logs

We use this information for analytics, site optimization, and security purposes.

1.3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Personalize content

  • Support third-party services (such as embedded videos or ads)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal and non-personal data for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the website

  • To analyze site traffic and improve performance

  • To publish and manage blog comments

  • To respond to inquiries sent through our Contact Us page

  • To send newsletters or updates (only if you voluntarily subscribe)

  • To prevent spam and maintain site security

  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For visitors within the UK, EU, or EEA, we process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., subscribing to emails)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics, comment moderation)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., responding to messages)

  • Legal obligations (e.g., anti-fraud, compliance)

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools and services, which may collect information according to their own privacy policies. These include:

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Advertising or affiliate networks

  • Anti-spam services (e.g., Akismet)

  • Embedded media (YouTube, social platforms, etc.)

  • Hosting and server providers

These providers may use cookies or tracking technologies.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies for full details.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Examples:

  • Comments remain visible unless removed.

  • Contact form submissions are retained long enough to respond.

  • Analytics data may be stored for internal reporting.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain processing activities

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please visit our Contact Us page to reach out through the provided form.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or under 16 in locations where this age applies).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information on our site, please contact us through the Contact Us page so we can take appropriate action.

8. International Data Transfers

Since our website may be accessed globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own.
We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected according to applicable privacy laws.

9. Links to External Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
By continuing to use the site, you accept any updates to this policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or your rights, please visit our Contact Us page and submit your inquiry through the provided form.