Who we are
Our website address is: https://protectourchildren.co.uk.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
We also collect the commenter’s name, email address and website (if provided). This information is stored so that we can display the comment publicly and respond to it if necessary.
Comments and the associated personal data are retained indefinitely unless you request their removal. This is because we want to keep a public record of the conversation and community support for the campaign.
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your email address will only be used for responding to your comment or sending important campaign updates if you have opted in.
You can request the deletion of your comment and associated personal data at any time by contacting us at privacy@protectourchildren.co.uk. Please note that once a comment is deleted, it will no longer appear on the site, but we may retain a record of the request for legal or spam-prevention purposes.
We use Akismet (or a similar anti-spam service) to help detect and filter spam comments. This service may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
Media
If you upload images to the website, we strongly recommend that you avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the site.
When you upload media files (such as images or videos) to this website, the files and any metadata they contain may be stored on our server and made publicly accessible. This includes any information embedded in the file, such as camera details or timestamps.
We do not intentionally collect or store location data from uploaded images. However, we cannot guarantee that all embedded metadata will be completely removed. For your own privacy and safety, please strip any EXIF data from images before uploading, especially any GPS coordinates.
If you have uploaded an image containing personal or location data and would like it removed or the metadata stripped, please contact us at privacy@protectourchildren.co.uk and we will take reasonable steps to address your request as soon as possible.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
We also use cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function properly, such as remembering whether you have accepted our cookie policy or for basic security purposes.
Some third-party services we use on this site (for example, anti-spam services such as Akismet) may set additional cookies. These help us protect the site from spam and malicious activity.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
For more information about the cookies we use and how to control them, contact us at privacy@protectourchildren.co.uk.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. This includes tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
We have no control over the content or practices of these external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites whose content is embedded on this site.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your data only where necessary to operate the website or comply with legal obligations. This includes:
Our hosting provider, who stores the website and its data securely.Anti-spam services (such as Akismet) that help us filter spam comments.
Email service providers when you contact us or subscribe to updates.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We will never share your personal data with any other organisations unless required to do so by law or where it is strictly necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you request deletion of your comment or personal data, we will remove it from public view where possible, although we may retain a record of the request for legal or spam-prevention purposes.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@protectourchildren.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one month.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data correctly. You can find more information on the ICO website: https://ico.org.uk
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
When you leave a comment on the site, your comment and associated data may be sent to a third-party spam detection service (such as Akismet) for analysis. This helps us protect the website from spam and malicious comments.
Any data sent to these services is processed in accordance with their own privacy policies. We only use reputable services that comply with data protection standards.
We do not send your personal data to any other third parties except where strictly necessary for the operation of the website or as required by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@protectourchildren.co.uk
We will respond to your request as soon as possible and within one month.
Effective Date: 2 April 2026.