Last updated: July 2026
This website, thebayeuxtapestry.com, is an independent personal project and is not affiliated with the British Museum or the Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux. It is operated by an individual based in the United Kingdom. For questions about this policy, contact support@thebattleofhastings.co.uk.
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. Here is what we do and do not collect.
We do not require registration, collect names, request payment details, or ask you to create an account.
Server logs. Like all websites, our hosting provider automatically records basic technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, the pages you viewed, and the date and time of your visit. These logs are used solely for security and to diagnose technical problems. They are not used for marketing or shared with third parties beyond our hosting provider.
Contact emails. If you email us, we will hold your email address and message content only for the purpose of replying to you. We do not add email addresses to any mailing list.
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This site uses a small number of cookies for essential functionality, such as remembering your cookie consent choice. This site may also use third-party advertising networks, which may place cookies to serve ads. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
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Once you visit Amazon, Amazon's own privacy and cookie policies apply. Please check Amazon directly for information about how it uses cookies and personal data.
This site loads fonts (Cinzel and EB Garamond) from Google Fonts. When a page loads, your browser connects to Google's servers to download the font files. Google may log this request. Google's privacy policy applies to this data. No cookies are set by Google Fonts.
This site contains links to external websites including the British Museum, the Bayeux Museum, and others. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to access any personal data we hold about you, to request its correction or deletion, to object to its processing, and to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
In practice, we hold very little data. If you have concerns, please email support@thebattleofhastings.co.uk and we will respond as quickly as we can.
This site does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. The site content is educational and suitable for all ages.
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.