Terms & Conditions

Copyright

All material on this website, including text and graphics, is copyright Selsey Town Council unless otherwise stated. Use may be made of this material by educational organisations without permission from Selsey Town Council if a credit to Destination Selsey is included. All other use of this material may only be made with the express written permission of Selsey Town Council.

Data Quality

Selsey Town Council is committed to the highest standards of quality of information. If you think that there are any errors or out-of-date information, please contact us.

Thank you for your help.

Disclaimer

While every care has been taken in the compilation of this information, Selsey Town Council will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of inaccuracy or error within these pages.

Selsey Town Council does not endorse any business, service or product listed on the Destination Selsey Website.

Although Selsey Town Council takes all reasonable measures to ensure that the information provided from third parties is not defamatory, offensive or out of date, we cannot control the content or take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers.

Privacy Notice
Your privacy is important to Selsey Town Council. This notice explains what personal data we collect when you visit www.destinationselsey.co.uk and how we use, store, and protect it.

1.    Who We Are

Destination Selsey is operated by Selsey Town Council, which acts as the data controller for personal data processed through this website.

2.    What Data We Collect

A. Data collected automatically
•    IP address (logged automatically by the web server)
•    Technical data for system administration
•    Cookie based analytics data (e.g., page views, navigation patterns, error pages)

We do not use cookies to collect personal information for marketing. 

B. Data you provide voluntarily

We may collect:
•    Names, email addresses, phone numbers
•    Messages sent through contact forms or email
•    Business listing submissions or event information
•    Newsletter subscription details (if applicable)

We treat this in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and UK GDPR 2018. 

3.    Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:
•    Respond to enquiries
•    Publish approved business listings or events
•    Improve website performance and fix issues
•    Ensure website security and server functionality

We only collect data needed for these purposes, following GDPR’s Purpose Limitation and Data Minimisation principles. 

4.    Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under:
•    Consent – voluntary submissions
•    Legitimate interests – website analytics and security
•    Legal obligations – where statutory retention is required

5.    How Long We Keep Your Data

Our retention periods follow GDPR’s requirement to keep data only as long as needed. 

Data Type    Retention
IP addresses & server logs                                     30 days – 12 months
Cookie analytics data                                             12–26 months
Contact enquiries                                                   1–2 years (up to 6 for legal reasons)
Article written                                                         Indefinitely – consent and Legitimate Interest
Business/event submissions                                   Active + 3–12 months

More details are available in our Data Retention Policy.

6.    Cookies

We use cookies to analyse visitor behaviour and monitor performance. These help us identify popular pages, fix errors, and improve navigation.  We do not use cookies to collect personal data for marketing.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7.    Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
•    Access your personal data
•    Request correction or deletion
•    Withdraw consent (where applicable)
•    Object to processing
•    Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact Selsey Town Council.

8.    Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data.

We may share data with:
•    IT service providers supporting the website
•    Law enforcement (if legally required)

9.    Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure servers and access controls.

10.    Contact Us

If you have questions about your data or this privacy notice, contact:

Selsey Town Council
55 High Street
Selsey 
West Sussex 
PO20 0RB

Telephone: 01243 605 803
Email: enquiries@selseytowncouncil.gov.uk 

Cookies Policy 

1.    Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Destination Selsey (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.destinationselsey.co.uk. Cookies help us improve website performance, analyse visitor behaviour, and ensure essential functionality.

Because cookies may identify users via online identifiers, they are considered personal data under GDPR. 

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Notice.

2.    What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember choices, deliver functionality, and gather analytics.
Destination Selsey’s server automatically logs IP addresses, and the site uses cookies to analyse visitor behaviour and monitor performance.

Some cookies are essential; others require consent before they can be activated.

3.    Types of Cookies We Use

A.    Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation of the website—security, load balancing, and server functionality. They do not require consent because they are essential for delivering the service.

B.    Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use performance cookies to understand how visitors use the site, which pages are popular, how visitors navigate, and whether errors occur. This reflects the website’s stated use of analytics to monitor performance and page popularity.
 
Such cookies require consent unless fully anonymised. 

C.    Functionality Cookies

These allow the site to remember user choices such as preferences or settings. These may be created depending on interactions with the site or browser.

D.    Third Party Cookies (Google Analytics & Integrations)

Although DatoCMS powers our website, it is a headless CMS that typically does not set public facing cookies. It delivers content through APIs rather than browser-rendered templates.

However, third party services such as Google Analytics do set cookies, and these require consent prior to activation.

4.    How We Obtain Consent

In compliance with GDPR requirements:

•    Non essential cookies (e.g., analytics) are only activated after explicit consent.
•    Our cookie banner allows users to accept all, reject all, or customise cookie preferences.
•    Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

These requirements reflect GDPR obligations around cookie consent. 

5.    How You Can Manage Cookies

You may:

•    Update your preferences via our cookie banner
•    Modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies
•    Use private browsing modes
•    Disable certain types of tracking in your device settings

Note: Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

6.    Data Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the cookie type, we may collect:

•    IP addresses (logged automatically by the server) 
•    Page visit data, time spent on site, navigation paths
•    Device/browser details
•    Error logs or performance metrics

We do not store sensitive personal information in cookies. 

7.    Retention of Cookie Data

Cookie retention varies by type:

•    Session cookies expire when you close your browser
•    Persistent cookies (e.g., analytics) may last 12–26 months, consistent with industry norms and GDPR storage limitation expectations that personal data be kept only as long as necessary. 

8.    Cookies Table 

Below is the complete Cookies Table for Destination Selsey, covering Google Analytics and any cookies potentially involved in a DatoCMS-powered site.

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Expiry	Who Sets It	Legal Basis
_ga	Analytics	Distinguishes unique users and tracks broad visitor interactions. Cookie identifiers are personal data under GDPR. [commission.europa.eu]	2 years	Google Analytics	Consent
_ga_XXXXXX (GA4)	Analytics	GA4 measurement cookie that tracks engagement, session counts, and technical attributes.	2 years	Google Analytics	Consent
_gid	Analytics	Tracks user journeys across pages—reflecting the site’s use of cookies to monitor page popularity and performance. [datocms.com]	24 hours	Google Analytics	Consent
_gat / **gat_gtag	Performance	Limits request rates to Google Analytics to improve site performance.	1 minute	Google Analytics	Consent
Destination Selsey Session Cookie (if present)	Essential	Supports basic site delivery, load balancing, and security; server logs IP addresses automatically. [datocms.com]	Session	Website Server	Legitimate interest (strictly necessary)
DatoCMS Preview/Editor Cookie (rare public use)	Functional / Essential	DatoCMS normally sets no visitor cookies, but editor preview sessions may use temporary cookies (affects staff only, not regular visitors). [destinatio...lsey.co.uk], [sprintlaw.co.uk], [ico.org.uk]	Session	DatoCMS	Legitimate interest
Cookie Consent Cookie	Functional	Remembers your cookie preferences so the banner doesn’t reappear unnecessarily. Required for compliance.	6–12 months	Destination Selsey	Legitimate interest

 9.    Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The “Last updated” date will be amended accordingly.

10.    Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy:
Selsey Town Council
55 High Street
Selsey 
West Sussex 
PO20 0RB      

Telephone: 01243 605 803    Email: enquiries@selseytowncouncil.gov.uk 

Data Retention Policy

1. Purpose of this Policy

This Data Retention Policy ensures that Destination Selsey complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by keeping personal data only for as long as necessary and deleting or anonymising it when no longer required.
This follows the GDPR Storage Limitation principle: personal data must not be kept longer than needed for its purpose. 
Destination Selsey is operated by Selsey Town Council, which acts as the data controller for personal data processed through this website.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:
•    The Destination Selsey website (www.destinationselsey.co.uk)
•    Any data collected via forms, emails, cookies, analytics tools, or server logs
•    Staff or contractors managing the website

3. Categories of Data and Retention Periods

Data Type	Description	Retention Period	Reasoning / GDPR Basis
IP Addresses (Server Logs)	Automatically logged when users visit the site	30 days – 12 months	Security, monitoring, fraud detection; kept only as necessary.
Cookie & Analytics Data	Performance cookies used to analyse page visits, errors, and navigation patterns	12–26 months	Standard analytics retention; must be justifiable and limited.
General Contact Enquiries	Emails and contact form submissions including names, email addresses, messages	1–2 years, or up to 6 years if legally relevant	Needed for follow‑up; extended period for legal claims (UK Limitation Act)
Business Listings or Event Submissions	Contact details, business info provided voluntarily	Active + 3–12 months	Kept only while the listing is published; purpose limitation.
Technical System Data	Data used for server administration	Up to 12 months	Necessary for system maintenance and troubleshooting.

4. Review and Deletion
Destination Selsey will:
•    Review stored data at least annually
•    Delete or anonymise data once it no longer serves its purpose, following EC guidelines stating data must be kept for the shortest time possible 

5. Legal Basis
This policy follows:
•    UK GDPR Article 5(1)(e) – Storage Limitation
•    UK GDPR Accountability requirements (documenting retention decisions) 
•    ICO guidance on privacy notices & retention transparency 

6. Responsibilities
All staff managing the website or handling personal data must:
•    Follow this policy
•    Ensure data is stored securely
•    Participate in annual training as needed.

Hyperlinking Policy

Hyperlinking to us at Destination Selsey:

You do not have to ask permission to link directly to pages on this site. We do not object to you linking directly to the information that is hosted on our site. However, we do not permit our pages to be loaded into frames on your site. The Destination Selsey pages must load into the user's entire window.

Hyperlinking by us at Destination Selsey:

It is our policy to obtain permission to link to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or reliability of the linked websites. Listing should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of linked pages.

Virus Protection

We make every effort to check and test material at all stages of production. It is always wise for you to run an anti-virus program on all material downloaded from the Internet. We cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or your computer system, which may occur whilst using material derived from this website.