Last updated: 03 June 2026
Welcome to Friel.org.uk. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://www.friel.org.uk
If you have any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact us at office@friel.org.uk.
Who We Are
Friel.org.uk is operated in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of the personal data you provide through this website.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us by email or through any contact form on the website. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, company name, and any information you include in your message.
We may also automatically collect technical information when you visit the website, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information, pages visited, referring websites, and the date and time of your visit. This information may be collected through server logs, analytics tools, and cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on legitimate interests to operate and improve our website and services, consent where you accept optional cookies or provide information voluntarily, contractual necessity where processing is required to respond to requests or provide services, and legal obligations where we are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Cookies & Analyics
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and improve user experience.
We may use:
We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistical information about website visitors, including browser information, pages visited, time spent on the website, and general device information. This helps us improve the website and user experience.
You can learn more about how Google processes data here: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Sharing
We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers where necessary to operate the website, including website hosting providers, IT support providers, and analytics providers. These providers are required to process data securely and lawfully.
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Email enquiries may be retained for administrative and business record purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact office@friel.org.uk.
If you are unhappy with how your data has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://www.ico.org.uk
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and we encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page along with the revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: office@friel.org.uk - Website: https://www.friel.org.uk