1. Who we are
Still Outdoors is owned and operated by Simon Evans, who is the data controller for this website.
Website: https://stilloutdoors.co.uk
Contact email: stilloutdoors@outlook.co.uk
I am responsible for deciding how and why your personal data is used when you interact with this website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Contact Form Enquiries
If you contact me through the website, I collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any information you include in your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
2.2 Comments on Blog and Field Notes Posts
When you leave a comment, WordPress collects:
- The information you enter in the comment form
- Your IP address
- Your browser user agent (for spam detection)
An anonymised hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to display a profile image. Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
2.3 User Accounts (Optional)
If you create an account (currently disabled but may return in future):
- Your name
- Email address
- Login details
- Any profile information you choose to provide
You can edit or delete your information at any time.
2.4 Cookies and Analytics
This website uses CookieYes to manage cookie consent. Non‑essential cookies (such as analytics) are only set after you give explicit consent.
Analytics data may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser information
- General location (country/region)
This data is anonymised and used only to understand website performance.
A full list of cookies used on this site is available in the Cookie Policy and via the CookieYes banner.
2.5 Server Logs
My hosting provider automatically collects:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
This is standard practice and is used for security and troubleshooting.
3. Why We Collect Your Data (Purpose and Lawful Basis)
Under UK GDPR, I must explain the lawful basis for processing your data.
| Purpose | Data Used | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to enquiries | Contact form details | Contract (you expect a reply) |
| Managing comments | Comment form data, IP, user agent | Legitimate interests (preventing spam) |
| Running the website securely | Server logs | Legitimate interests |
| Analytics (optional) | Cookie‑based analytics data | Consent |
| User accounts (if enabled) | Account details | Contract |
4. Who We Share Your Data With
I only share data with trusted service providers who help run the website:
- CookieYes – manages cookie consent
- Analytics provider (e.g., Google Analytics 4, if enabled)
- Hosting provider – stores server logs
- Gravatar – if you use a Gravatar profile when commenting
I do not sell or share your data with advertisers or third‑party marketers.
5. International Data Transfers
Some services (such as analytics providers) may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, they use recognised safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
Contact form enquiries: kept only as long as needed to respond
Comments: kept indefinitely so conversations remain visible
User accounts: kept until you delete your account
Analytics data: anonymised and retained according to the analytics provider’s policy
Server logs: typically retained for 30–90 days for security
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent (for analytics cookies)
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email: stilloutdoors@outlook.co.uk
8. Cookies
This website uses cookies to:
- Enable essential site functions
- Improve performance
- Provide optional analytics (only after consent)
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the CookieYes banner or settings link.
For full details, see the Cookie Policy.
9. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external site directly.
These sites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction with the embedded content
Their privacy policies apply.
10. How to Complain
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
11. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or website functionality. The latest version will always be available on this page.