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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 09/09/2025
At DiggingHistory.co.uk, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website.
By using this site, you agree to the practices outlined below.
1. Who We Are
DiggingHistory.co.uk is an online resource dedicated to metal detecting in the UK. For any privacy-related queries, please contact us at:
Email: info@digginghistory.co.uk
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal data you provide voluntarily

    • When you sign up for newsletters or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide.

  • Usage data (automatically collected)

    • Information about how you use our site, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

    • Small files stored on your device that help us improve site functionality, analyse traffic, and personalise your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our website content.

  • Respond to enquiries or contact requests.

  • Send newsletters or updates (if you have opted in).

  • Analyse website traffic and usage through analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).

  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies
This site uses cookies for:

  • Essential functions – to make the website work properly.

  • Analytics – to understand visitor behaviour and improve content.

  • Preferences – to remember your settings and preferences.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share data with:

  • Service providers who help operate the site (e.g. hosting, analytics, email newsletter services).

  • Legal authorities if required by law.

All third-party services we use are required to comply with data protection regulations.
6. Data Storage and Security

  • Your data is stored securely on servers located within the UK or EU where possible.

  • We take reasonable measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information.

  • However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification – request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure – request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction – request limited processing of your data.

  • Data portability – request transfer of your data to another service.

  • Objection – object to processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g. direct marketing).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@digginghistory.co.uk
8. Email Newsletters

  • If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address only to send you updates about DiggingHistory.co.uk.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.

9. External Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: info@digginghistory.co.uk

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