Privacy and cookie policy
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Introduction
Marsden Village Website Project Community Interest Company ("we", "our", "us") operates the Marsden Village Directory website at: https://www.marsdenwestyorkshire.com/
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how information is used when you visit our website. This policy explains what information may be collected when you use the website and how cookies are used.
About this website
The Marsden Village Directory is an online resource designed to showcase local businesses, groups, facilities, events and services within Marsden and the surrounding area. The website is provided for information purposes only.
Personal information
We do not actively collect personal information from visitors to this website.
We do not:
Require user accounts
Offer newsletter subscriptions
Operate contact forms
Process payments
Sell products or services online
As a result, we do not intentionally collect information such as names, email addresses, telephone numbers or postal addresses from website visitors.
Website analytics
This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace provides website analytics that help us understand how visitors use the website. This may include information such as:
Pages visited
Number of visitors
Time spent on the website
Device type
Browser type
General geographic location
Referring websites
This information is aggregated and anonymous and is used solely to help us improve the website and understand how it is being used. We do not use analytics information to identify individual visitors.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This website uses cookies to help it function correctly and to provide basic website analytics.
Essential cookies
Some cookies are necessary for the operation and security of the website. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function properly.
Analytics cookies
Squarespace may use analytics cookies to provide information about website performance and visitor behaviour, including:
Which pages are viewed
How visitors navigate the website
How long visitors spend on the website
This information helps us improve the user experience and maintain the website effectively.
Managing cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.
You can choose to:
Delete existing cookies
Block cookies
Receive notifications when cookies are placed
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Third-party services
We do not currently use:
Google Analytics
Meta Pixel
Advertising networks
Marketing automation platforms
Newsletter providers
If additional services are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
Data security
The website is hosted on Squarespace, which provides the technical infrastructure and security measures used to operate and protect the website.
External links
This website contains links to third-party websites, including local business websites and other organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of those external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy, please contact:
Marsden Village Website Project Community Interest Company