Privacy Policy

Overview

HowLongDrive.uk provides driving time and distance information between cities and towns across the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any data we collect in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

HowLongDrive.uk does not require user accounts, registration, or login. We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers through normal use of the site.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics (measurement ID: G-NXC7PNTC4G) to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve the content and user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Referral sources

Google Analytics data is only collected after you provide consent via our cookie consent banner. IP addresses are anonymised before processing.

Cookies

HowLongDrive.uk uses the following types of cookies:

• Consent cookie (first-party): A strictly necessary cookie that stores your cookie consent preference. This cookie does not require consent as it is essential for the site to function.
• Google Analytics cookies (if accepted): These cookies are set only if you accept analytics cookies via the consent banner. They help us measure site usage and performance.

We do not use any advertising or tracking cookies.

Hosting & Infrastructure

HowLongDrive.uk is hosted on GitHub Pages and uses Cloudflare as a content delivery network (CDN). Both services may process limited technical data (such as IP addresses) as part of delivering web pages to your browser. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further details.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party services such as Google Maps. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

HowLongDrive.uk is a general audience website that provides driving information. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children under the age of 13. Since we do not collect personal data from any users, no special provisions for children’s data are required.

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for a period of 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. The consent cookie is stored on your device until you clear your browser cookies or it expires.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
• Right to erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to restriction of processing: You have the right to request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

If you are unsatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing anonymised analytics data is legitimate interests, specifically to understand how our site is used and to improve it. Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent, in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

International Transfers

Google Analytics data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Where such transfers occur, they are covered by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and other mechanisms approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data rights, please visit our About page.

Last updated: 29 May 2026