Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for TARDIS Reference Archive (tardisref.info)

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The TARDIS Reference Archive (“we”, “our”, or “the site”) is a fan-run, non-commercial website created to provide easy access to high-quality TARDIS reference materials. We respect your privacy and aim to keep the information we collect to an absolute minimum.

This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor.

1. Information We Collect

a) Basic Website Logs

Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically collect basic technical data, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access

This data is used only for security, preventing spam, and understanding traffic patterns. We do not personally identify you with it.

b) Contact Form Information

If you choose to contact us using our contact form, we receive:

  • The name you provide
  • The email address you provide
  • The message you send

This information is used solely to reply to you. It is not shared, sold, or used for marketing.

c) Cookies

The site may use cookies for:

  • Basic functionality
  • Load performance
  • Spam prevention (e.g., if using reCAPTCHA)

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking.

If you prefer, you can disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We only use collected data to:

  • Maintain and improve the website
  • Keep the site secure
  • Respond to messages sent through the contact form
  • Understand general (non-personal) traffic behaviour

We do not sell or rent any personal information.
We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools or services such as:

  • Hosting provider server logs
  • Security or spam-prevention tools
  • Analytics (only if added in the future)

These third parties may process basic technical data to help keep the site running safely. We choose services that respect user privacy.

If we add analytics or new third-party integrations in the future, this policy will be updated.

4. Embedded or Linked Content

Our site may contain links to external websites or official sources (e.g., BBC pages).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

5. Data Retention

  • Contact form messages are kept only as long as needed to reply.
  • Server logs are kept temporarily for security and performance reasons.
  • We do not store personal profiles or accounts, as none exist on this site.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of that data
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Request more information about how your data is used

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at:
Ta********@***il.com

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy if the site changes or if new features are added. Any updates will be posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like your data removed, please contact us at:
Ta********@***il.com