Last updated: Thursday 27th November 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Poland in Exile (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit polandinexile.com.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Poland in Exile
Website: https://polandinexile.com
Data Controller:
Julian Hoseason
28 Station Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9QJ
United Kingdom
Email: jmhoseason@me.com
2. Information We Collect
This website is primarily informational.
We do not collect any personal data directly from visitors.
Specifically:
We do NOT collect:
- Contact form submissions (no forms exist)
- Newsletter signups
- Comments or user-generated content
- User accounts or login data
- E-commerce or payment data
Information automatically collected
We use Burst Statistics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that:
- Does not track individuals
- Does not store personal data
- Does not use cookies for analytics
(Burst is GDPR-compliant by design.)
Your browser may automatically send non-identifiable information such as:
- IP address (anonymised by Burst)
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
This is used only for aggregate, anonymous website performance statistics.
3. Cookies
This site uses Complianz to manage cookie consent in full compliance with GDPR.
Because:
- No tracking cookies are used, and
- No embedded third-party content is present (e.g., no YouTube, Maps, or social embeds),
You may see minimal or no cookies depending on your settings.
Complianz automatically scans and manages any required cookie notices.
4. How We Use Data
Since we do not collect personal data directly, the only data processed is:
- Anonymous analytics data (via Burst)
This is used solely to:
- Improve website performance
- Understand which pages visitors find useful
- Ensure the site remains accessible and reliable
We do not:
- Sell data
- Share personal data
- Profile visitors
- Use advertising or marketing trackers
5. Hosting & Data Storage
The website is hosted in the United Kingdom using:
- SiteGround, and
- Server management and support via 101 Computers
All hosting providers used are GDPR-compliant and operate secure data centres within the UK/EU.
6. Your Rights
Even though no personal data is collected through the website, UK GDPR gives you certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access data held about you
- The right to request correction or deletion
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
If you contact us directly via email or phone, any personal information you provide will be handled securely and only for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.
You can contact us at: jmhoseason@me.com
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Julian Hoseason
Email: jmhoseason@me.com
Address: 28 Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9QJ, UK