Privacy Policy
This website exists to support historical research, education, and public interest in the history of British Army nursing.
We take privacy seriously and aim to collect and process only the minimum personal data necessary for the site to function.
What information we collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may collect the following information:
Account information
If you create an account, we store your chosen username and email address.
Technical information
Like most websites, we record IP addresses and basic technical data in server logs. This is used for security, troubleshooting, and preventing abuse.
Contact form submissions
If you contact us via the website, we receive the information you choose to provide (such as your name, email address, and message). This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Cookies
This site uses **essential cookies only**, which are required for core functionality such as logging in and maintaining user sessions.
These cookies:
- do not track users across websites
- are not used for advertising or profiling
- are necessary for the operation of the site
Because these cookies are strictly necessary, consent is not required under UK GDPR.
Embedded content
Some pages may include embedded content (such as videos). Embedded content from third-party services behaves in the same way as if you had visited the third-party website directly. Where possible, privacy-enhanced settings are used to minimise tracking by third-party providers.
How we use your information
We use personal data only for the purposes of:
- operating and securing the website
- responding to enquiries
- supporting historical research and public education
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or where required by law.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- request access to personal data we hold about you
- request correction or deletion of your personal data
- object to or restrict certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the website contact form.
Ethical use of historical records
In addition to legal obligations, this site follows established professional standards for ethical historical research and public history. Decisions about what material to publish are guided by principles of accuracy, proportionality, and respect for persons, particularly when dealing with sensitive historical records. Our full ethical framework is set out in the page Ethics in historical research.
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the site or legal requirements.
