Last updated: 27.8.26
Who We Are
This website (monktonheathfieldweather.org.uk) is operated by an individual in Monkton Heathfield, Somerset, UK. For inquiries, please use the contact page
Information We Collect
1. Visitor Data (Anonymous)
We use a self-hosted analytics plugin (WP Statistics) to understand how visitors use our site. This data includes:
- Date and time of visit
- Pages viewed
- Referring website (e.g., Google search, direct link)
- Browser type and device information
- Approximate geographic location (country-level only)
Your IP address is anonymised before storage and is not shared with third parties. We do not use cookies for tracking purposes.
2. Contact Form Submissions
If you submit a message via our Contact Form 7 form, we collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your email address (if provided)
- Your message content
This information is stored solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
3. Weather Station Data
This website displays real-time and historical weather data from a private Davis Vantage Vue weather station located in Monkton Heathfield. This is environmental data, not personal information.
How We Use Your Information
- Visitor data helps us understand which pages are most useful and improve site content and performance.
- Contact form data is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry.
- We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
This site integrates content from the following external sources:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Met Office Data Hub | Weather forecasts and UV index | https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/legal/privacy-notice |
| Open-Meteo | Air quality, pollen, and astronomical data | https://open-meteo.com/en/docs |
| Windy.com | Radar map embeds | https://www.windy.com/privacypolicy |
These services may set their own cookies or collect anonymous usage data according to their respective policies.
Cookies
We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. The only cookies that may be set are strictly necessary technical cookies (e.g., session cookies for WordPress admin access, which you won’t encounter as a visitor).
Data Storage and Security
- All analytics data is stored locally on our WordPress database
- Contact form submissions are stored locally and destroyed following any query is finalised
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect data from unauthorised access
- Regular backups are maintained, including off-site copies
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact page/ For contact form data, please include the email address used when submitting your inquiry. For analytics data, note that visitor information is anonymised and aggregated — individual sessions cannot be retrieved.
Data Retention
- Analytics data: Retained for 30 days, then automatically purged
- Contact form submissions: Retained until we can confirm a response has been sent, then deleted within 30 days
- Weather station data: Retained indefinitely for historical record purposes (non-personal)
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The “last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current version.
Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
- Website: https://ico.org.uk/concerns/
- Phone: 0303 123 1113