This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter.
What I collect
When you subscribe, I collect:
- your email address
- your name (if provided)
- the date and time you subscribed
- your IP address (for security and compliance purposes)
How I use your information
I use your email address to:
- send you new posts and updates from this site
- respond to any queries you send us
I will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
How long I keep your data
I keep your subscription data for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we retain a record of your email address to honour your unsubscribe request.
Comments
When you leave a comment, I collect your name, email address, and optionally your website URL. Your email address is never published or shared, and leaving a comment does not subscribe you to any mailing list or grant access to subscriber-only content. I store your email to help identify returning commenters and for moderation purposes. Your IP address and browser information are also logged temporarily to help prevent spam. You can request removal of your comment data by contacting me.
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 data
- unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email
Cookies
This site may use cookies for basic functionality. I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact me by replying to any newsletter email.
Last updated: 11 July 2026