Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18 March 2026

Lanarkshire Links is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible way. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Lanarkshire Links is a charity organisation providing support and services within the community. This privacy policy applies to your use of our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Usage Data: Information about how you use our website (pages visited, time spent, interactions).

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information.

Analytics Data: Collected via Google Analytics to help us understand website performance and user behaviour.

We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g. via contact forms, if applicable).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Improve our website and services

Monitor website performance and user experience

Understand how visitors interact with our content

Ensure website security

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour details.

Google Analytics may collect:

IP address (anonymised where possible)

Device and browser information

Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is processed in a way that does not directly identify individuals.

You can learn more about how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using browser add-ons or settings.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us:

Understand how the site is used

Improve functionality and performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your data to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers (such as Google Analytics) solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to: Access your personal data Request correction of inaccurate data Request deletion of your data Object to or restrict processing To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

Lanarkshire Links
Rooms 3.5 & 3.6, Dalziel Business Centre
7 Scott St
Motherwell
ML1 1PN

Phone: 01698 265232
Email: admin@lanarkshirelinks.org.uk