Mee’s Wood Smallholding
Last updated: 31 December 2025

1. Who we are

Mee’s Wood Smallholding is a UK-based blog operated by an individual.
Website: https://meeswood.co.uk
Contact email: hello@meeswood.co.uk

2. What data we collect

a) Information you provide

We may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address

This occurs when you:

  • Use the contact form
  • Sign up to our email newsletter
  • Leave a comment on a post

b) Information collected automatically

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymised usage data, including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate location (not precise)

This data helps us understand how the site is used and improve content.

3. Cookies

Mee’s Wood Smallholding uses cookies for:

  • Essential site functionality
  • Basic analytics (via Google Analytics)

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies for marketing purposes.

4. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Send newsletters (where you have opted in)
  • Moderate and display comments
  • Understand website performance and usage

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

5. Email newsletters

If you sign up to our newsletter:

  • Your email address is stored securely
  • You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email

6. Comments

When you leave a comment:

  • Your name and email may be collected
  • Your comment is publicly visible
  • Your email address is not displayed publicly

7. Third-party services

We use the following third parties:

  • Google Analytics – website analytics
  • Hostinger – website hosting
  • Harrington Digital – website development and maintenance

These providers only process data necessary for their services.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact enquiries: as long as needed to respond
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
  • Comments: until removed or the post is deleted

9. Your rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@meeswood.co.uk

10. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data. However, no website can guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
hello@meeswood.co.uk