This privacy policy explains how inLouth.co.uk collects, uses, and protects your information.
inLouth is a local content website covering businesses, events, products and services in Louth and across East Lindsey .
What information is collected
inLouth collects a small amount of personal data where needed to run the website and respond to enquiries.
This may include:
- Name and email address if you contact us
- Message content sent through contact forms or email
- Business information provided for content creation
- Basic technical data (non-identifiable) such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited
Most visitors can use the site without providing any personal information. We do not have any unnecessary cookies.
How your information is used
Your information is used only where necessary.
This includes:
- Responding to messages or enquiries
- Creating or updating business-related content
- Improving the website and understanding how it is used
- Maintaining the security and performance of the site
inLouth does not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.
Business information
If you are a business owner and provide details for a page on inLouth:
- Information you provide about your business may be published on the website
- This may include business name, contact details, services, and descriptions
- Contact details provided privately (such as your direct email or phone number) will not be shared unless agreed
The purpose is to accurately represent your business and help people find you.
Payments
inLouth does not process or store payment details directly.
Payments, where applicable, are handled by third-party providers such as Stripe.
These providers have their own privacy and security policies.
Cookies and analytics
inLouth uses basic analytics tools to understand how the website is used.
This may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- General location data (not precise location)
This helps improve the website and content.
Cookies may be used for this purpose. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. inLouth does not have any unnecessary cookies or tracking cookies.
Third-party services
Some services used by inLouth may process limited data. These may include:
- Website hosting provider (20i)
- Analytics tools such as Google Analytics
- Payment providers such as Stripe
Each of these services has its own privacy policy.
How your data is stored
Data is stored securely and only kept for as long as necessary.
- Messages and emails may be retained for reference and communication
- Business-related information is kept as long as the content remains active
Reasonable steps are taken to protect data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data where appropriate
If you want to do any of the above, get in touch.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you can contact inLouth through the website.