PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: August 2026

1. PRIVACY POLICY

Who We Are

This website (garytucker.uk) is operated by Gary Tucker as a personal local blog and commentary platform based in Somerset, UK. For any privacy or data inquiries, please reach out using the contact options provided on this site.

Data We Collect & Why

  • Mailing List: If you sign up for updates, we collect your email address (and name, if provided) strictly to send you regular updates, commentary, and news regarding Bridgwater and Somerset.

  • Analytics & Cookies: We use standard website analytics and cookies provided by Squarespace to understand visitor traffic, page views, and website performance.

How Your Data Is Stored & Shared

  • Your personal information is kept secure and will never be sold, rented, or traded to third parties.

  • Data is processed securely through our platform providers (Squarespace) solely for the purpose of running this site and managing subscriber emails.

Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time via the link at the bottom of any email update.

  • Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.

  • Request that we update, amend, or completely delete your personal information from our records.

2. TERMS OF USE & DISCLAIMER

Opinion & Commentary

The content published on garytucker.uk represents the personal commentary, political views, and local analysis of Gary Tucker. Articles, posts, and opinion pieces are provided for general informational and community discussion purposes only.

Copyright & Content Reuse

Unless otherwise stated, all written content, original photography, and site material are the copyright of Gary Tucker. You are welcome to share excerpts or links to articles, provided full credit and a direct link back to garytucker.uk are included.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (such as local news outlets or council portals). We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding these notices or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us via the contact form on this website.