Our website address is: https://melvillecollegetrust.uk
What personal data we collect and why
We only collect personal data where necessary to provide and improve our website. In addition, we use this information to keep the site secure and running effectively.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form. In addition, we collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). This is because other visitors can download images and extract this data. As a result, your location information could be shared unintentionally.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on the site. For example, they help remember your details and preferences.
If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This means you do not need to re-enter your details next time. These cookies remain active for one year.
If you have an account and log in, we set a temporary cookie to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not store personal data, and your browser removes it when you close it.
In addition, when you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preference cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login remains active for two weeks. However, if you log out, we remove these cookies.
If you edit or publish content, we store a temporary cookie in your browser to identify the article. This cookie does not contain personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Some pages on this site include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles. In these cases, the content behaves as if you have visited the external website directly.
As a result, these websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the content. In addition, they may monitor your activity if you are logged into their services.
Who we share your data with
We do not share your personal data with any third parties.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, we retain the comment and its metadata indefinitely. This allows us to recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.
If you register on our website (where applicable), we store the personal information you provide in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time, although you cannot change your username. In addition, website administrators can access and update this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. In addition, you can request that we delete your personal data.
However, we may retain certain data where required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
We check visitor comments using an automated spam detection service. This helps us protect the website and maintain a safe user experience.