Last updated: January 2026
Disclaimer & Affiliation
The Ridgeway Walk is an independent guide and is not officially affiliated with National Trails or any government body. Whilst every effort is made to keep the information on this site accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee the completeness or currency of trail information. Always check conditions locally before setting out.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data when you use this website:
- Personal identifiable information — such as your name and email address when you use the contact form.
- Usage data — including IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and pages visited, collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Cookie data — information stored by cookies in your browser (see the Cookies section below).
How We Use Your Data
Information collected through this site is used for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries submitted via the contact form
- Improving the content and usability of the site
- Analysing site traffic and visitor behaviour through anonymised analytics
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookies
This site uses the following categories of cookies:
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- Persistent cookies — used to remember your acceptance of this policy.
- Functionality cookies — used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits.
You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service providers — third parties who assist in operating the site (e.g. hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal requirements — if required to do so by law or in response to lawful requests from public authorities.
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Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at walkingtheuktrails@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
This website does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at walkingtheuktrails@gmail.com or through our Contact page.