Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Terms of Service

Last updated: 9th May 2006.

This page contains three documents that govern your use of this website.

  1. Privacy Policy
  2. Cookie Policy
  3. Terms of Service

In all three documents, “we”, “us” and “our” refers to website https://www.leicestermap.com/. “You” refers to the user of the website. For any questions, use our contact us page.

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Who we are

Website is the data controller responsible for personal data processed through this website. You can reach us via contact us page.

2. Legal framework

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and, where applicable to visitors from the European Economic Area, the EU GDPR. Visitors from California and other US states with applicable privacy laws are covered in section 10.

3. Data we collect

When you use our website, the following data may be collected and processed:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general browsing behaviour. This is collected automatically through Google Analytics.
  • Approximate location based on IP address (city or region level, not precise location).
  • Data collected through cookies and similar technologies, described in the Cookie Policy below.
  • Any information you voluntarily provide if you contact us by email or through a contact form (name, email address, message content).

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

4. How we use your data

We use the data for:

  • Measuring website traffic and improving how the site works (Google Analytics).
  • Displaying advertisements through Google AdSense, including personalised and non-personalised ads depending on your cookie consent.
  • Showing sponsored content and third-party advertising banners.
  • Responding to enquiries you send us.
  • Detecting and preventing abuse, spam, and security incidents.

5. Legal basis for processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR Article 6:

  • Consent for analytics cookies, advertising cookies, and personalised advertising. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preferences tool or your browser settings.
  • Legitimate interests for essential website operation, security, fraud prevention, and basic non-personalised advertising where permitted by law.
  • Legal obligation where we are required to retain or disclose data by UK law.

6. Third-party services

We share data with the following processors and partners:

  • Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC) for traffic measurement. IP addresses are anonymised where possible. Google’s privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google AdSense (Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC) for serving advertisements. AdSense uses cookies and may use device identifiers to show ads. You can review and adjust ad personalisation at https://adssettings.google.com
  • Sponsors and advertising partners for displaying promotional content. These partners may set their own cookies, governed by their own privacy policies.
  • Hosting provider which processes server logs as part of providing the technical infrastructure.

We do not sell your personal data.

7. Data transfers outside the UK and EEA

Some of our processors, including Google, may transfer and process data in the United States or other countries outside the UK and EEA. Such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, or, where applicable, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

8. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as needed:

  • Google Analytics data: retained for 50 months.
  • Google AdSense cookies: typically up to 13 months, set by Google.
  • Email correspondence: up to 24 months after the last contact, unless a longer retention is required for legal or accounting reasons.
  • Server logs: typically up to 30 days, depending on the hosting provider.

When the retention period ends, data is deleted or anonymised.

9. Your rights

If you are in the UK or EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict or object to certain processing, including direct marketing and profiling.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Receive your data in a portable format.
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk, or with your local data protection authority if you are in the EEA.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us. We will respond within one month.

10. Information for US visitors (CCPA / CPRA and similar laws)

If you are a resident of California or another US state with applicable privacy legislation, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, the sources, and the categories of third parties we share it with.
  • Request access to and deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. Under CPRA, allowing third-party advertising cookies (such as those used by Google AdSense) may qualify as “sharing”. You can opt out using our cookie preferences tool or by enabling the Global Privacy Control signal in your browser.
  • Be free from discrimination for exercising these rights.

In the past 12 months we may have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers (IP address, device IDs), internet activity (browsing behaviour, pages viewed), and approximate geolocation. Sources are you and your device. Recipients are the third-party services listed in section 6.

To exercise these rights, contact us.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent version. Significant changes will be communicated on the website where appropriate.

COOKIE POLICY

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and device fingerprinting. Throughout this policy “cookies” covers all of these.

Cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies. Required for the website to function (for example, remembering your cookie consent choice). These do not require consent.

Analytics cookies. Set by Google Analytics. They tell us how many people visit the site, which pages they view, and roughly where they come from. We use this to improve the site. These cookies are loaded only after you give consent.

Advertising cookies. Set by Google AdSense and, in some cases, by sponsors or advertising partners. They are used to show relevant ads, limit how often you see the same ad, and measure ad performance. Personalised advertising cookies are loaded only after you give consent. Where you do not consent, only non-personalised ads (based on rough context, not your profile) may be shown, in line with Google’s policies.

Third-party cookies. Cookies set by external services such as map providers, social media embeds, or sponsored content. Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policy.

Managing your cookies

You control cookies through:

  • Our cookie banner, shown on your first visit. You can reopen it through the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer.
  • Your browser settings, which let you block or delete cookies. Instructions are available in your browser’s help section. Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the site.
  • Browser-level signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC), which we honour where applicable.
  • Google Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com to control ad personalisation across Google services.

Under PECR and UK GDPR, we ask for consent before placing non-essential cookies.

TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Acceptance

By using this website you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

2. Use of the website

You may use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You must not:

  • Use the website in a way that breaches any applicable UK or international law.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers, or related systems.
  • Introduce malware, scrape content at a scale that disrupts the service, or use automated systems to extract data without permission.
  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial parts of the content without our written permission, except as allowed under UK copyright law (such as fair dealing for criticism or review).

3. Intellectual property

All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, layouts, and original photographs, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by UK and international copyright laws.

Map data is provided by OpenStreetMap contributors and rendered using Leaflet. Use of map data is governed by the Open Database License (ODbL). Attribution to “© OpenStreetMap contributors” is displayed alongside the maps as required.

Third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

4. Accuracy of information

We try to keep the information on the website accurate and current, but we make no warranty that:

  • All content, including maps, opening hours, prices, addresses, or descriptions, is complete, accurate, or up to date.
  • The website will be available without interruption or free of errors.

You use the information at your own risk. Always verify critical details (such as travel, opening hours, or directions) with the relevant official source before relying on them.

5. Third-party links and content

The website contains links to third-party websites and embeds content from third parties (advertisers, sponsors, map providers). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third parties. Following a link or interacting with embedded content is at your own risk and subject to that third party’s terms.

6. Advertising and sponsored content

The website displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may contain sponsored content. Sponsored articles or sections are identified as such where required by UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and CAP Code rules. We do not endorse advertised products or services and are not party to any transaction between you and an advertiser.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from use of the website.
  • Loss of profits, business, data, or goodwill.
  • Damage caused by reliance on information published on the website.

Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

8. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us against any claims, losses, or expenses arising from your breach of these terms or your misuse of the website.

9. Changes to the website and terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time. We may also update these terms; the updated version takes effect when published on this page.

10. Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where mandatory local consumer protection rules give you the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence.

11. Contact

For any questions about these terms, the Privacy Policy, or the Cookie Policy, use our contact us page.