Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

Blackmore Meadows Residents Forum

Website: blackmoremeadows.co.uk

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Blackmore Meadows Residents Forum (“the Forum”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

2. Registration and Access

  • Users must be registered and signed in to post comments, questions, or any other content on the Forum.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

3. User Content and Responsibilities

  • All comments, posts, or contributions made on this website are the sole responsibility of the individual user who submits them.
  • The views expressed by users are personal opinions and do not represent the views of:
    • The website owner or administrator
    • The hosting company
    • Blackmore Meadow (Stalbridge) Man Co Ltd
  • This Forum has no connection whatsoever with Vistry Group, Bovis Homes, or any of their subsidiaries.

4. Liability and Conduct

  • Users must not post abusive, defamatory, unlawful, or otherwise inappropriate content.
  • Any liability arising from a user’s content (including claims, damages, or disputes) rests entirely with the user who created it.
  • The website owner, hosting company, and Blackmore Meadow (Stalbridge) Man Co Ltd accept no responsibility or liability for user-generated content.

5. Moderation

  • The Forum administrators reserve the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove any content that is deemed inappropriate, abusive, or in breach of these Terms.
  • Continued misuse of the Forum may result in suspension or permanent removal of user access.

6. Disclaimer

  • The Forum is provided for community discussion and information-sharing among residents.
  • The website owner provides no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content posted by users.
  • Use of the Forum is at your own risk.

7. Amendments

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Forum after changes are made constitutes acceptance of those changes.

8. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Privacy Policy

Blackmore Meadows Residents Forum

Website: blackmoremeadows.co.uk

Last updated: 24th September 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the Blackmore Meadows Residents Forum (“the Forum”).

We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

When you use the Forum, we may collect:

  • Account Information: such as your name, email address, and login details when you register.
  • User Content: comments, questions, or other posts you submit to the Forum.
  • Technical Information: such as IP address, browser type, and cookies to help the site function correctly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to the Forum and its features.
  • Verify and manage your account.
  • Allow you to post comments and questions.
  • Moderate content to maintain a safe and respectful community.
  • Improve and maintain website functionality.

We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

The Forum may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to:

  • Keep you signed in.
  • Remember your preferences.
  • Improve user experience.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be shared with third parties except:

  • Where required by law.
  • To service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting providers).

We do not share or sell your information to external companies, including Vistry Group or Bovis Homes.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Forum service and meet legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online service can be completely secure.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your account and data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict or object to certain processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: Blackmore.meadows.residents@gmail.com

9. Third-Party Links

The Forum may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “last updated” date.

11. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Blackmore Meadows Residents Forum

Email: Blackmore.meadows.residents@gmail.com