Privacy Policy
Last updated: 31 October 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Hampshire Services ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our website at hampshire-services.co.uk (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information we collect
- Information you provide: when you submit the early member form, we collect your name, email address, profession, and the districts you select.
- Security and fraud prevention: we use Google reCAPTCHA v3 which may collect device and usage data to help protect the Site from abuse. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
- Usage and analytics: we use Google Analytics (via gtag.js) to collect aggregated usage data such as page views and events. This may use cookies or similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
- Technical data: your IP address, browser type, device information, and timestamps may be processed for security, analytics, and troubleshooting.
2. How we use your information
- To process your interest in a free verified listing and profile and communicate about the launch.
- To improve and secure the Site, including preventing fraud and abuse.
- To analyse Site performance and usage.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
3. Legal bases for processing
- Consent — for marketing communications where required and for non-essential cookies/analytics (where consent is implemented).
- Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, and improve the Site and to communicate with you regarding your submission.
- Legal obligation — where we need to comply with applicable laws.
4. How we share information
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site (for example, email delivery, analytics, security, and hosting). We require them to protect your data and only use it for the services they provide to us. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights or users.
5. Data retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above and to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you ask us to delete your information, we will do so unless we need to retain it for legal reasons.
6. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
7. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and security. For details on the types of cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. International transfers
Some service providers (such as Google) may process data outside the UK. Where transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions, as applicable.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Please review periodically.
10. Contact
Questions or requests about this policy? Contact us via our Facebook page at facebook.com/hampshire.services.