Privacy, Copyright & Legal Information
Privacy Policy
Historic Hambledon is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.
Information We Collect
If you contact us through the website’s contact form or submit historical material, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message or information you choose to provide
- Details relating to historical photographs, documents, or stories you submit
We only collect personal information that is necessary to respond to enquiries or manage contributions to the Historic Hambledon project.
How We Use Your Information
Information submitted through this website may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries or messages
- Communicate about historical information or materials you have shared
- Record the source of historical contributions
- Request permission to publish submitted material
Your information will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage
Messages submitted through the contact form are typically stored in email systems or website administration tools so we can respond and maintain records of historical contributions.
Personal information will be kept only for as long as reasonably necessary to manage enquiries or maintain historical records of contributions.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data where appropriate
- Withdraw consent for the use of your information
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
Community Contributions
Historic Hambledon welcomes contributions from residents and anyone with connections to the village.
This may include:
- Personal memories or oral histories
- Photographs
- Documents or records
- Information about historic buildings, events, or people
By submitting material, you confirm that:
- You own the material or have permission to share it
- To the best of your knowledge, sharing the material does not infringe copyright
- Historic Hambledon may contact you regarding its use
We will normally seek permission before publishing submitted materials online.
Where possible, contributors will be credited.
Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, the written content on this website is the property of Historic Hambledon.
Historical photographs, documents, and other contributed materials remain the property of their original owners unless explicitly transferred.
Images and historical materials on this website may not be reproduced, copied, or distributed without permission from the copyright holder.
If you believe material on this site has been used incorrectly or without permission, please contact us so we can review the issue.
Cookies
This website may use basic cookies or standard server logs to help the website function and to understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites operate effectively.
These cookies do not collect personal identifying information.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Website Disclaimer
The Historic Hambledon website provides information about the history of Hambledon village for educational and community purposes.
While we aim to ensure the accuracy of information, some material is based on historical records, community memories, and personal recollections which may contain errors or differing interpretations.
Historic Hambledon accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information published on this website.
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to contact us regarding personal data or website content, please use the website contact form or email:
contact@historichambledon.co.uk