Privacy Policy

At The Dales 30, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect any personal information you provide when using our website.

Who We Are

The Dales 30 is a walking and mountain challenge initiative focused on the mountains of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including information on hiking routes, guide books, mini breaks and merchandise.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: jonathan@where2walk.co.uk

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (if submitted)
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Booking or enquiry details
  • Website usage data, including cookies and analytics information
  • IP address and browser information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Process bookings or requests
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send relevant information relating to The Dales 30 (only where consent has been given)
  • Monitor website performance and visitor behaviour

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent
  • Legitimate interests
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligations

Cookie Policy

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and help us understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may include:

  • Essential website functionality cookies
  • Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics)
  • Embedded content cookies from third-party platforms

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to help operate our website and services, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Payment processors
  • Booking systems
  • Embedded social media or video platforms

These providers only process information necessary for their services.

Data Storage Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, misuse or disclosure.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

More information is available from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including booking providers, retailers or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Change 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.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

The Dales 30

Email: jonathan@where2walk.co.uk

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