Around Manchester

1. Introduction

Welcome to Around Manchester ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.aroundmanchester.com.

Around Manchester is operated by Tsunagi Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 16808727.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Time zone setting
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

2.2 Information You Provide

Currently, our website is informational only and does not collect personal information directly from users. We do not:

• Require user accounts or registration
• Collect email addresses through forms
• Use cookies that track personal information
• Request payment information
• Collect user reviews or comments requiring personal data

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect automatically is used solely for:

• Maintaining and improving our website functionality
• Understanding how visitors use our business directory
• Analyzing traffic patterns and usage statistics
• Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and analyzing usage (e.g., web hosting providers, analytics services).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to businesses and external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Business listings on our directory may include links to business websites, telephone numbers, and addresses. When you interact with these listings, you are subject to the privacy policies of those individual businesses.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website currently uses minimal tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: We may use essential cookies required for website functionality, such as maintaining your session and preferences.
• Analytics: We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect information anonymously.

We do not use cookies for:

• Advertising or marketing purposes
• Tracking users across multiple websites
• Creating personalized user profiles

You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

Note that we designed this site with the intention for there being as close to zero cookies as possible.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect the information we collect. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics data is typically retained for a limited period and is anonymized.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information, including:

• Access: The right to request access to the information we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your information.
• Objection: The right to object to our processing of your information.
• Data Portability: The right to request transfer of your information to another service.

Since we collect minimal personal information, these rights may have limited application. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: