About this Website
This website (barmingpc.org.uk) provides information and online services for the benefit of residents and visitors. Use of the site is subject to the terms and notices set out below. By browsing or using this site, you agree to comply with these terms.
Website Hosting and Security
The website is hosted and protected via content delivery and security services provided by Cloudflare.
Host: Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States.
Cloudflare operates a global network with data centres in multiple jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area, which may be used to deliver and secure the website.
Intellectual Property
- Unless stated otherwise, all text, images, graphics, logos, downloadable documents, and other materials on this website are protected by copyright, database rights, and other intellectual property rights. All rights are reserved.
- You may view, download, and print content for your personal, non-commercial use and for lawful use connected with civic participation. Any other reproduction, distribution, adaptation, or reuse requires prior written permission of the rights holder.
- Trade names, product names, and logos mentioned on the site may be trademarks of their respective owners. No licence to use any trademark is granted by your use of this website.
- Where content from third parties is used, it remains the property of the respective rights holders and is used under licence or as permitted by law.
Liability and Availability
- Reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date; however, no guarantee is given as to completeness, accuracy, or suitability for any particular purpose. Content may be updated, corrected, or removed without notice.
- Your use of the site and reliance on any information is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
- Links to other websites may be provided for convenience. No responsibility is accepted for the content, security, or availability of external sites, and links do not imply endorsement.
- While technical measures are implemented to maintain availability and security, uninterrupted or error-free operation is not guaranteed. You are responsible for implementing suitable safeguards (including anti-malware and backups) for your devices and data.
Personal Data (Privacy Notice)
Scope
This notice explains how personal data is processed in connection with your use of this website, including data collected through online forms, emails initiated from the site, server logs, and cookies or similar technologies.
Data Categories Collected
- Technical and usage data: IP address, device and browser details, pages viewed, date and time of access, referrer, error codes, and similar diagnostic information generated by servers and security systems.
- Communication data: information you provide via online forms or when you contact us (for example, names, contact details, and the content of your enquiry).
- Preference and consent data: records of cookie choices and other permissions you set on the site.
Purposes and Legal Bases
- Operating and securing the website (including performance optimisation, availability, fraud and abuse prevention, and threat detection) — necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest and/or legitimate interests in running a secure, reliable website.
- Responding to enquiries submitted via the site — necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest and/or to take steps at your request.
- Complying with legal obligations (for example, record keeping, safeguarding, and regulatory requests) — necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
- Measuring audience and improving content (where non-essential analytics are used) — based on your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time as described in the Cookies section below.
Recipients and International Transfers
- Personal data may be processed by service providers engaged to host, deliver, secure, and maintain the website (including Cloudflare) and by other IT and support providers, strictly on our instructions and subject to appropriate safeguards.
- Because Cloudflare operates a global network, technical and security data may be transferred outside the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are applied, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
- Personal data may also be shared where required by law or to protect vital interests.
Retention Periods
- Server and security logs: retained for up to 12 months unless a longer period is required to investigate or address specific incidents.
- Enquiries and correspondence: retained for the period necessary to handle your request and for a reasonable period thereafter in accordance with applicable retention schedules and legal requirements.
- Cookie and consent records: retained for up to 24 months, or as required by law or guidance.
Your Rights
Subject to legal limitations, you have the right to request access to your personal data, rectification, erasure, restriction, and portability; to object to processing carried out on public interest or legitimate interests grounds; and to withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
To exercise your rights or raise a privacy query, please use the contact details provided on this website.
Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are employed to protect personal data, including encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring, and vulnerability management. No internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure; you should take care when transmitting personal information online.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
What Cookies We Use
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for the site to function and to deliver content securely (for example, load balancing, session management, and security features). These do not require your consent.
- Functional cookies: remember your settings and preferences (such as accessibility or display choices). Where used, these may not require consent if strictly necessary for a service you request.
- Analytics and performance cookies: help measure audience, improve content, and diagnose issues. These are used only with your consent.
- Third-party content: some pages may include embedded content or services (for example, maps, videos, forms, spam protection, or social media). These providers may set their own cookies and process data in line with their privacy policies.
Consent and Control
- When required by UK law, non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are set only after you have given consent. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the controls provided on the site (for example, a cookie banner or settings panel), where available.
- If no on-site controls are presented, you can manage cookies through your browser settings as described below.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings. Each browser provides tools to view, clear, and control cookies and site data. Typically, you can find these options in the browser’s Privacy or Security settings. Blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of this website.
External Services and Third Parties
Where third-party services are integrated to provide features such as security, content delivery, maps, video, analytics, or forms, those providers may act as processors or independent controllers. Their processing is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Reasonable efforts are made to integrate such services in a manner consistent with applicable data protection and cookie laws, including minimising data where feasible and seeking consent where required.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These legal notices and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this website are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction, without prejudice to any mandatory provisions of consumer or public law that may apply.
Changes to These Legal Notices
These notices may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Material changes will apply from the date of publication on this page.
Last updated: 8 February 2026