Privacy Policy
Who We Are
This website is managed by Rebecca Burns as part of the Oracle of Place project, a PhD research study based at the University of Worcester.
The site invites community members, participants, and visitors to share stories, experiences, and feedback relating to Kington, Herefordshire, and its local landscape.
What Information We Collect
Contact Information: If you use the contact form, we may collect your name and email address so we can reply to you.
Stories and Submissions: If you share a memory, story, photo, or other creative contribution, we collect that content. You can choose to remain anonymous or provide your name, as you prefer.
Technical Data: The site may collect non-identifying information such as your IP address or browser details to help improve website functionality and security.
How Your Information is Used
Your contact details are only used to reply to queries, confirm receipt of contributions, or send project updates if you have requested them.
Stories, photos, and other submissions may be used as part of the Oracle of Place project, in research outputs, on this website, or in creative materials such as the Oracle card deck. We will always respect your wishes regarding anonymity and attribution, and you can indicate your preference when you submit.
Your data will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Research Ethics and Data Protection
This research project complies with the ethical standards of the University of Worcester, including data protection and safeguarding.
All personal data is handled securely and stored in line with the University’s policies and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
You have the right to access, amend, or request deletion of your personal information at any time. Simply contact Rebecca Burns via the details below.
Cookies
The website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies if you prefer.
Your Rights
You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
You can ask for corrections or for your data to be deleted at any time.
You can choose to remain anonymous in any published research or creative outputs.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or about how your data is used, please contact:
Rebecca Burns here via the contact form (opens in a new window)
Oracle of Place, University of Worcester
Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in practice or University guidance. Any significant changes will be announced on this website.
Thank you for your trust, your stories, and your participation in the Oracle of Place.