This privacy policy applies between you, the user of this website, and Ghostly Postcodes, the provider of this website. Ghostly Postcodes takes the privacy of all user’s information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any, and all data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the website.

This privacy policy should be read carefully alongside, and in addition to, our terms and conditions, which can be found at: www.ghostlypostcodes.co.uk/termsandconditions.

Definitions and Interpretation

1. In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions are used:

2. In this Privacy Policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

1. 1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa.
   2. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy.
   3. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships.
   4. “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”.
   5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it.
   6. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this Privacy Policy.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

3. This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of Ghostly Postcodes and users with respect to this website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to other websites or social media websites.

4. For purposes of the applicable data protection laws, Ghostly Postcodes is the “data controller.” This means that Ghostly Postcodes determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your data is processed.

Data Collected

5. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal data, from you:

1. 1. Your name
   2. Your contact information such as your email address.

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

How We Collect Data

6. We collect Data in the following ways:

1. 1. data is given to us by you; and
   2. data is collected automatically.
   3. Our website uses reCAPTCHA, a service provided by Google Inc., to protect our forms and prevent spam or abuse. reCAPTCHA collects personal data such as your IP address and browser information to determine if you are a human user. This data is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Terms of Service. By using this site, you consent to the processing of data by Google as outlined in their policies.

Data That is Given to Us by You

7. Ghostly Postcodes will collect your data in several ways, for example:

1. 1. when you contact us through the website, by e-mail or through any other means.
   2. when you elect to receive marketing communications from us in the form of our newsletter.

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data That is Collected Automatically

8. To the extent that you access the website, we will collect your data automatically, for example:

1. 1. We automatically collect some information about your visit to the Ghostly Postcodes website. This information helps us to make improvements to website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the website and the way you use and interact with its content.
   2. We will collect your data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Ghostly Postcodes website, see our Cookies Policy published on this website.

Our Use of Data

9. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our website. Specifically, data may be used by us for the following reasons:

1. 1. improvement of our products / services.
   2. transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you.

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. We may use your data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed “Your rights” below).

11. For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we’ll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in:

1. 1. 1. Soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular listing, or ask a general question about our listings. Under “soft opt-in” consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out.
      2. For other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we’ll provide.
      3. If you are not satisfied with our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed “Your rights” below.
2. 12. When you sign-up with us and elect to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter such a contract.

Who We Share Data With

13. We may share your data with the following groups and for the following reasons:

1. 1. relevant authorities – to facilitate the detection of crime or the collection of any relevant taxes or duties in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Keeping Data Secure

14. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, for example:

1. 1. should we require any registration to which you consent, access to your account will be controlled by a password and a username that is unique to you.
   2. we store your data on secure servers.

15.Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via e-mail at the following address: admin@ghostlypostcodes.co.uk.

16. If you want detailed information from, Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.

Data Retention

17. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the data be deleted.

18. Even if we delete your data, it may persist on backup or archival media for any relevant legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

19. You have the following rights in relation to your data:

1. 1. Right to access– the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
   2. Right to correct– the right to have your data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
   3. Right to erase– the right to request that we delete or remove your data from our systems.
   4. Right to restrict our use of your data– the right to “block” us from using your data or limit the way in which we can use it.
   5. Right to data portability– the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your data.
   6. Right to object– the right to object to our use of your data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.

20. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your data), please contact us via the following e-mail address: admin@ghostlypostcodes.co.uk.
21. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO’s contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.
22. It is important that the data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your data changes during the period for which we hold it.

Transfers Outside the United Kingdom and European Economic Area

23. Please note that although our servers are based in the United Kingdom our hosting provider and other third-party service providers may have subsidiary companies or operations in other countries. As a result, and for the purposes of delivering our services to you, the data we collect from you may be stored, processed, and transferred to countries outside the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA).
24. Data is only transferred outside the UK or EEA where it is compliant with data protection legislation and the means of transfer provides adequate safeguards. In compliance with applicable data protection laws appropriate safeguards and procedures are put in place with any such third parties to ensure that any shared data receives an adequate level of protection and is treated by those third parties in a way that is consistent with the Data Protection Laws.

Links to Other Websites

25. This Website may provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the Privacy Policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of Business Ownership and Control

26. Ghostly Postcodes may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Most Haunted Places. Data provided by users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.

27. We may also disclose data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.

28. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

General

29.You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

30. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.

31. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.

32.This agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

33. Ghostly Postcodes reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the website, and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

You may contact Ghostly Postcodes by email at admin@ghostlypostcodes.co.uk.

This privacy policy was created on 20 January 2025.