Privacy Policy

Who we are

Caernarfoncastle.com is an independent, editorially-written travel-information website about Caernarfon Castle in Gwynedd, north Wales. It is not the official Cadw or Caernarfon Castle website. For questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through the details on our Contact page.

What information we collect

We do not ask visitors to create accounts or log in. The only information we may collect is:

• Standard log data automatically recorded by our hosting and analytics providers, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
• Cookie and usage data through analytics and advertising partners to understand how the site is used and to show relevant adverts.

Cookies and advertising

We use third-party services, including Google AdSense, to display adverts on some pages. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show you adverts that are more relevant to your interests.
• Measure how effective adverts are.
• Limit how often you see the same advert.

By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies for advertising and analytics purposes. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie notice shown when you first visit.

You can also control how Google uses your information for advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings (opens in new tab) page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page (opens in new tab).

Google AdSense

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve adverts to users based on their visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Advertising Privacy & Terms (opens in new tab) page.

Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use the site, so we can improve content and navigation. These tools collect aggregated, non-personally-identifying data such as which pages are popular and which devices visitors use.

How we protect your information

We do not sell, trade or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. The site is served over HTTPS, and we only work with reputable partners that comply with applicable data-protection laws.

Your rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have rights under data-protection laws (including UK GDPR and the EU GDPR) to:

• Ask what information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information.
• Withdraw consent for cookies and personalised advertising.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details on our Contact page.

Links to other websites

This site links to third-party websites, including the official Cadw site and external sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies when you visit them.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. We last reviewed this policy on 15 August 2026.