Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025
Welcome to The Cove Discovery Project. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us.
1. Who We Are
The Cove Discovery Project (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a UK-based initiative focused on [insert brief mission e.g. conservation, sustainability, or discovery-based learning]. Our website is operated from the United Kingdom.
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2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact details (such as your name, email address, and phone number if provided via forms)
Website usage data (including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referral source)
Communications data (if you contact us via email or our website)
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We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.
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3. How We Collect Data
We collect data through:
Direct interactions (such as contact form submissions or email communication)
Automated technologies (e.g. cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics)
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4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Respond to your enquiries
Improve our website and services
Monitor website traffic and performance
Comply with any applicable laws or regulations
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
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5. Cookies
Our site uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic. You may refuse or delete cookies via your browser settings. For more detail, please see our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable).
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6. How We Store Your Data
Your data is stored securely. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.
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We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
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7. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services (such as email platforms or analytics providers) to help us operate our website. These services are subject to strict data processing agreements to protect your privacy.
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8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to our processing or request restriction
Withdraw consent where applicable
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
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