This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) where applicable. This website is provided for informational purposes only and does not involve online sales or account registrations.

1. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is [insert organisation or individual name], contactable at [insert contact email].

2. Information we collect
When you visit our site, we may collect:

  • Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited, collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
  • Cookies and similar technologies to analyse site usage and improve performance.

We do not intentionally collect names, email addresses, payment details, or other directly identifying information unless you choose to contact us directly.

3. Lawful bases for processing
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis under the UK/EU GDPR, including:

  • Legitimate interests: to operate, secure, and improve the website.
  • Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws.
  • Consent: where cookies or tracking technologies are not strictly necessary, we will request your consent before using them.

4. How we use your information
We use the information collected to:

  • Maintain and improve site functionality and security.
  • Analyse aggregated usage trends.
  • Respond to enquiries you send to us.

5. Sharing of data
We do not sell or trade personal data. We may share limited technical information with trusted service providers (for example, website hosting or analytics providers) under confidentiality agreements.

6. International transfers
If data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK/EU.

7. Your rights
Under the UK/EU GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict processing of your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local data protection authority.

8. Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

9. Links to other websites
This site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact info@old-ipaware.org.

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Cookie Notice

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to analyse how the site is used.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and gather statistical data.

Types of cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the site to function properly. These cannot be switched off.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve content and functionality. We use aggregated and anonymised data for this purpose.

Your choices
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

More information
To learn more about how we use cookies and your rights, please see our Privacy Policy above.

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