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This policy explains what information All about Paisley receives, why it is used and the choices you have when visiting the website.

Last updated: 14 July 2026
On this page Who we are Information we receive How we use it Cookies and analytics Sharing and transfers How long we keep it Your rights Contact and complaints

Who we are

All about Paisley is a local information website covering news, events, jobs, property and practical information for Paisley and Renfrewshire.

For personal information handled through this website, All about Paisley is the data controller. Questions about privacy can be sent to privacy@allaboutpaisley.com.

Information we receive

The information received depends on how you use the website.

  • Technical information: hosting and security systems may record an IP address, browser type, device information, requested pages, time of access and error or security events.
  • Analytics information: if you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics collects information about how pages are used, such as pages viewed, approximate location, device type and how a visit reached the site.
  • Your cookie choice: the website stores whether you accepted or rejected analytics so it can respect that choice.
  • Messages: if you contact All about Paisley, the details and content you provide will be received so your enquiry can be handled.

Please do not send sensitive personal information unless it is genuinely necessary.

How we use information

Information may be used to:

  • operate, secure and maintain the website;
  • diagnose faults and prevent misuse;
  • respond to messages, corrections and enquiries;
  • understand which pages are useful, but only where analytics consent has been given; and
  • meet legal obligations or protect legal rights.

Lawful bases

Where UK data protection law applies, the lawful basis will usually be legitimate interests for running and securing the website, consent for optional analytics cookies, legal obligation where the law requires processing, or legitimate interests in responding to correspondence and protecting legal rights.

Cookies and analytics

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. All about Paisley uses a necessary browser-storage item to remember your cookie choice. Optional Google Analytics cookies are used only if you select Accept analytics.

Analytics is off by default. Advertising storage and personalised advertising are disabled. Rejecting analytics does not stop you using the website.

If accepted, Google Analytics may set cookies beginning with _ga. Google acts as an analytics service provider and processes usage data under its own terms and privacy arrangements. You can read the Google Privacy Policy.

You can withdraw or change your choice at any time by selecting Cookie settings in the website footer. Rejecting analytics removes All about Paisley's Google Analytics cookies where the browser allows this.

Sharing and international transfers

Personal information is not sold. It may be shared only where reasonably necessary with:

  • website hosting, technical and security service providers;
  • Google, if you consent to Google Analytics;
  • professional advisers where needed; or
  • public authorities where disclosure is required by law.

Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, the provider is expected to use an approved legal safeguard or another lawful transfer mechanism.

The website also links to external sites and may display information from third-party feeds. Those organisations are responsible for their own privacy practices once you visit their services.

How long we keep information

Information is kept only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was received. The period depends on the type of information, security and legal requirements, whether an enquiry remains open and the settings of the relevant service provider. Information is deleted or anonymised when it is no longer required.

Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, UK data protection law may give you the right to:

  • ask for access to your personal information;
  • ask for inaccurate information to be corrected;
  • ask for information to be erased or its use restricted;
  • object to processing based on legitimate interests;
  • receive certain information in a portable form; and
  • withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on consent.

These rights can be limited in some circumstances. To make a request, email privacy@allaboutpaisley.com. Identity may need to be confirmed before a request is completed.

Contact and complaints

Questions, requests or concerns about this policy can be sent to:

All about Paisley

privacy@allaboutpaisley.com

If you are unhappy with how your information has been handled, you can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office, the UK's data protection regulator.

This policy may be updated when the website or its services change. The latest version will remain on this page with its update date.

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