{"id":2095,"date":"2026-03-23T12:03:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectbedford.uk\/accommodation\/?page_id=2095"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:03:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:03:06","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projectuniversal.uk\/accommodation\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong><br><strong>Last updated: 23 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project Bedford (\u201cwe,\u201d \u201cour,\u201d or \u201cus\u201d) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projectbedford.uk\">https:\/\/projectbedford.uk<\/a><\/strong> (\u201cthe Site\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who We Are<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Project Bedford is a UK-based accommodation listing platform where property owners, hotels, and bed and breakfast providers can advertise accommodation to potential guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we are the <strong>data controller<\/strong> of your personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Information We Collect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect and process the following types of information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information you provide directly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name, email address, phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account details (if you register)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business information (for accommodation providers listing properties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Booking or enquiry details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any information you submit via forms or communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information related to listings (for businesses):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Property details (e.g., location, pricing, descriptions, images)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability and booking preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Automatically collected information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type and version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited and usage data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cookies and similar technologies:<\/strong><br>We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyse traffic, and support advertising services (see section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How We Use Your Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use your information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operate, manage, and maintain the Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable accommodation providers to create and manage listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate enquiries and potential bookings between users and providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to enquiries or customer support requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve website functionality and user experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor and analyse usage of the Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comply with legal obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display relevant advertising (where applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong> \u2013 where you agree to cookies or marketing communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract<\/strong> \u2013 where processing is necessary to provide services (e.g., listings or enquiries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legitimate interests<\/strong> \u2013 for website security, analytics, and service improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal obligation<\/strong> \u2013 where we must comply with UK law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Data Sharing and Disclosure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Service providers<\/strong> (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment or technical support services)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation providers<\/strong> when you submit an enquiry or booking request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advertising partners<\/strong>, including Google (see section 6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal or regulatory authorities<\/strong>, where required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Advertising and Third-Party Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Site may display advertising and use third-party services such as Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can manage your ad preferences via Google Ads Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information, please refer to Google\u2019s Privacy Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Your Data Protection Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the personal data we hold about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion of your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to or restrict processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request transfer of your data (data portability)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Data Retention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Data Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Bedford<\/strong><br>Email: <strong><a>business@projectbedford.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 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