Privacy Policy
Last updated: 29.09.2026
Who we are
National Parks UK is the trading name of National Parks Partnerships LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registration number OC412230). Our registered address is Dalmar House, Barras Lane, Dalston, Carlisle, England, CA5 7NY.
National Parks Partnerships LLP is the controller of personal data collected through nationalparks.uk.
For any question about this policy or your personal data, email [privacy@nationalparks.uk] or write to us at the address above.
What we collect and why
| Activity | Data | Lawful basis |
|---|---|---|
| Enquiries via our contact form or email | Name, email address, message content | Legitimate interests (responding to your enquiry) |
| Newsletter sign-up | Email address, Name | Consent |
| Website analytics | IP address (anonymised), device and browser information, pages visited | Consent (via our cookie banner) |
| Partnership or commercial enquiries | Name, organisation, contact details | Legitimate interests / contract |
Where a form asks for information, we will only request what we need for that purpose.
Cookies
We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent. Non-essential cookies, including Google Analytics, are only set once you accept them. You can change your preferences at any time via [cookie settings link]. See our [cookie policy] for details.
Who we share data with
We do not sell personal data. We use trusted service providers who process data on our behalf and only on our instructions, under a written contract:
- website hosting: 20i Ltd
- website analytics: Google LLC, Sopro
- cookie consent management: CookieYes
- email newsletter: Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
- digital marketing agencies we appoint from time to time, including Ravenswood Media Ltd.
We will not share your data with anyone else without your consent, unless we are required or permitted to by law.
International transfers
Some of our providers, including Google, may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we make sure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy regulations or the International Data Transfer Agreement.
How long we keep data
- Enquiries: 12 months after our last contact with you
- Newsletter: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: 14 months
We may keep data for longer if the law requires us to.
Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- be informed about how we use your data
- access the personal data we hold about you
- have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected
- have your data erased where there is no good reason for us to keep it
- restrict our processing of your data
- receive your data in a portable format and have it transferred to another organisation
- object to processing based on legitimate interests, and to object at any time to direct marketing
- not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that significantly affect you. We do not make such decisions.
Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details above. We will respond within one month.
Children
Our website is not aimed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last revised.
Autumn is a chance to give nature a helping hand. 🍂
From leaving fallen leaves to providing food for birds, small actions can make a big difference to the world around us.
Here are some of the ways to help nature this season.
#NatureRecovery #Autumn #NationalParks
An ancient wall almost 2,000 years old, and a catch-up with your mate? ✅
Historic landmarks like Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland National Park have been connecting people for centuries.
While that connection looks very different today from the wall’s original role as a Roman defensive fortification, it’s still a place where people come together and explore history.
Because our National Parks are about so much more than great places for a day out. They’re places to connect with friends, clear your head, get active and learn about history, all in one place.
#Northumberland #HadriansWall #NationalParksUK
They’re more than just pretty places. 🌳
Our National Parks are home to some incredible trees, from ancient giants to England’s tallest tree.
Swipe through for a few #WildFacts about the trees growing across our 15 National Parks.
#NationalParksUK #Trees #Woodland
National Parks are places where animals make their homes, people catch up over coffee, and we pause to marvel at the dark skies above.
Places to connect, discover and look a little closer.
We’d love to see your images of autumn in action in a National Park. Tag us or use the hashtag #AutumnInAction 🧡
#NationalParks #Autumn
What if Middle-earth’s Rangers had more in common with National Park Rangers than we might think?
Of course, our National Park Rangers have a little less to worry about than Aragorn and his fellow Rangers.
But they do both know their landscapes well, protect the places they love and guide others to find their way.
Across the UK’s 15 National Parks, our Rangers are taking action every day. They may not be defending the Shire from the forces of darkness, but they certainly do an incredibly important job. 💚
#MiddleEarth #Rangers #NationalParksUK
15 National Parks. One shared challenge. Our climate is changing, and with it comes an increased risk of wildfire across our landscapes.
That’s why we’ve committed to taking action through our new Wildfire Management Position Statement. Together, the National Parks will work to support nature recovery to help manage wildfire risk, plan for and strengthen wildfire response and coordination, improve risk management and preparedness, and share clear, consistent public messaging.
But we can’t do it alone.
Communities, organisations, land managers and visitors all have a role to play in reducing wildfire risk. By working together, we can help protect our National Parks and prepare for a future where hotter, drier weather may increase the risk of wildfire.
Read the full statement by clicking on the link in our bio 🔗
Photos:
Slide 1 - Fighting the Glenmore wildfire, © Ed Smith. Slide 2 - Fighting the Glenmore wildfire, © Malcolm Smith. Slide 3 - View across Loch Morlich during Glenmore wildfire, July 2026, © Brenna Jessie. Slide 4 - Fighting the Glenmore wildfire, © Malcolm Smith. Slide 5 - View from the cab of a tractor aiding in fighting the wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park, CPNA. Slide 5 - Firefighting vehicles at the Glenmore wildfire, © Malcolm Smith.
#Wildfires #NationalParksUK
It’s not every day you get to see one of our National Parks in biscuit form on @britishbakeoff!
Last night, The Great British Bake Off contestant @itsdoctoryan created a beautiful biscuit mosaic inspired by the Broads National Park, perfectly capturing the view at St Benet’s Mill, Thurne.
And it wasn’t just a feast for the eyes as the mosaic was made using treacle and ginger, honey and lemon, cocoa and malted milk, and pistachio biscuits.
Two great things combined: a beautiful National Park view and delicious biscuits. What could be better than that? 💚
Photo: Channel 4
#GBBO #BakeOff #NorfolkBroads @broadsnationalpark
You’ve likely heard of one - but what does it actually do?
Our 15 Parks wouldn’t be able to function without the authorities working behind the scenes to keep them running.
And each authority relies on people. People within the community, volunteers, staff and members. People that run businesses, or partner as organisations. People that are skilled and knowledgeable in a variety of areas from wildlife to accessibility.
Our National Parks are full of people and action, and it’s the Authorities that bring them all together.
💚
#NationalParksUK #NationalParkAuthorities
