Last updated: 26th January 2026

 

We Are Dunstable is a community-led directory operated by Louise O’Riordan.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this website.

 

1. Who we are

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Website: www.louiseoriordan.com

Project: We Are Dunstable

Contact: louise@mindfulpeoplehr.com 

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2. What data we collect

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We may collect the following information when you use our website or submit a listing:

 

• Name

• Email address

• Business or organisation name

• Business description

• Images and logos you upload

• Address or location details (if provided)

• Categories or tags you select

• Technical data such as IP address and browser type

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We do not collect sensitive personal data.

 

3. How we collect data

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We collect data when you:

 

• submit a listing via our online form

• contact us through the website

• browse the website (via cookies)

 

4. Why we collect your data (lawful basis)

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We collect and process your data under the following lawful bases:

 

• Consent – when you voluntarily submit information

• Legitimate interest – to operate and manage a free local community directory

 

5. How we use your data

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We use your data to:

 

• display approved listings in the We Are Dunstable directory

• manage and moderate submissions

• respond to enquiries

• maintain the website

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We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

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6. Where your data is stored

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Our website is hosted on Wix, which stores data on secure servers and complies with UK GDPR standards.

 

7. How long we keep your data

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We keep submitted data only for as long as the listing remains active or until you request its removal.

You may request removal at any time.

 

8. Your rights

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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

 

• access your data

• correct your data

• request deletion of your data

• withdraw consent

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To exercise these rights, contact us at: louise@mindfulpeoplehr.com

 

9. Cookies

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This website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly.

Please see our Cookies Policy for details.

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10. Data Removal & Your Rights

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You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data you have submitted to We Are Dunstable.

 

This includes:

 

• Business listings

• Contact details

• Images

• Descriptions

• Any other information submitted via our forms

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To request removal of your data or listing, please email: louise@mindfulpeoplehr.com

 

Please include:​

 

• The name of the business or listing

• The email address used to submit the listing

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We will confirm receipt of your request and remove the data within 30 days, in line with UK GDPR requirements. In most cases, removal will be completed much sooner.

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11. Changes to this policy

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We may update this policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page.