Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Taunton Appliance Repair Solutions collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at taunton-appliance-repairs.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

Our website does not require registration or collect personal information such as names, addresses, or email addresses. However, certain information is automatically collected when you visit our site:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website or search term used
• Server logs containing technical access data

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To understand how visitors interact with our website
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyse traffic patterns and content popularity
• To ensure the security and stability of our website

We do not use this information to identify individuals or to contact you directly unless you voluntarily reach out to us via email or phone.

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 usage.

Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function
• Analytics cookies — used to understand visitor behaviour through tools like Google Analytics

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to support our website operations:

• Google Analytics — collects anonymous usage data to improve our site
• Advertising networks — may display ads based on general browsing behaviour, but do not collect personally identifiable information

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are not under our control. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, including secure server infrastructure and regular monitoring. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain appropriate safeguards.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to be informed about how your data is used
• The right of access to your data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the Last Updated date revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Orin Trask
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, 55 Cable Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]