Last updated: October 2025
At RegistryOffice.uk, your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website.
1. Who We Are
RegistryOffice.uk is an independent information website that helps visitors understand the process of registering births, deaths, and marriages in the United Kingdom.
We are not affiliated with any government body or local authority.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Contact information (if you email or submit a contact form — e.g., name, email address)
- Technical information (such as IP address, browser type, device type)
- Analytics data via cookies (Google Analytics or equivalent anonymized tracking)
- User feedback or comments voluntarily submitted through our website
We do not collect sensitive personal data or payment information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to your enquiries or feedback
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyse website traffic (anonymously)
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent (when you contact us or accept cookies)
- Legitimate interest (to operate and improve our website)
- Legal obligation (when required by UK law)
5. Data Retention
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: automatically anonymized after 14 months
6. Cookies
Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site.
You can learn more and manage preferences in our Cookie Policy.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights are violated
To exercise your rights, email us at hello@registryoffice.uk.
8. Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption and secure hosting to protect your information.
While we take every reasonable step to secure your data, no online system is entirely risk-free.
9. Contact Us
For any privacy-related enquiries, please email:
hello@registryoffice.uk