Privacy Policy

One Stop Junction (onestopjunction.org.uk) takes data protection seriously and is fully committed to safeguarding the privacy of all UK visitors. This policy explains our practices regarding information collection, usage, storage, and your associated rights in clear detail.

Types of Information Collected

To deliver a smooth and relevant experience, we collect limited data:

  • Voluntary Personal Information: Email addresses provided during newsletter subscriptions, contact form submissions, or feedback requests.
  • Automatically Collected Usage Data: Standard technical details like IP addresses, browser versions, device types, visited pages, and time spent on site, gathered through cookies and analytics tools.

We minimise collection to what is strictly necessary for site operation and improvement.

How We Use Collected Information

Your data serves specific, legitimate purposes:

  • Personalising content and recommendations based on your interactions.
  • Enhancing site performance, identifying popular sections, and fixing technical issues.
  • Sending optional updates or newsletters (only with explicit consent).
  • Meeting any applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We never sell, rent, or trade personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Security Measures in Place

Protecting your data is a priority. We implement:

  • SSL encryption across the entire site to secure data in transit.
  • Regular security assessments and updates to defend against vulnerabilities.
  • Strict access controls limiting data exposure to authorised personnel only.

While no system is entirely risk-free, these measures align with industry best practices.

Cookie Usage and Management

Cookies enable core functionality and analytics on our site. They help:

  • Remember preferences and maintain sessions.
  • Track anonymous usage patterns to improve content relevance for UK visitors.
  • Support third-party analytics (such as Google Analytics) for performance insights.

Overview of Cookie Categories

Essential Cookies – Required for basic site operation (e.g., navigation and security).

Persistent Cookies – Store preferences across visits (duration up to 12 months).

Analytics Cookies – Monitor aggregate usage trends (managed by trusted providers).

You retain full control and can adjust cookie settings via your browser at any time.

Your Privacy Rights Under UK/GDPR Rules

As a UK resident, you enjoy several important rights:

  • Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
  • Ask for corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your data where no longer required.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if needed.

To exercise these rights, simply email [email protected] with your request.

Policy Updates and Notification

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal obligations. Updates will appear on onestopjunction.org.uk with the revision date clearly shown. We encourage periodic review.