Your Consent

I may need to process your information for a variety of reasons. I can only do that if you have given me consent.

By continuing to use the site you are consenting to the privacy policy outlined below.

If you do not consent to your personal data being stored and used, you must stop using the website immediately.

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

If you wish your personal information to be deleted, you can contact me here and have your personal data erased.

Privacy Policy

What is a “Privacy Policy”?

The Privacy Policy is a legal note stating that the website automatically collects and processes your personal details.

Cookies

The site uses Cookies. Cookies are basically small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile phone when you browse websites. To learn more about Cookies, see Cookie Policy.

The Site Collects Your Personal Information.

Most of your information is collected and stored automatically by the website. Some of it can only be obtained if you willingly provide it.

It may collect information about:

• Your operating system, IP address, device settings, browser.
• Your geographical location, WiFi, Internet provider.
• Your mobile phone name and type, language, time zone, IP address.

Additional information about you may be collected as a result of your using the site. For instance:

• your e-mail address and name (if you have disclosed them at any point),
• your searches, articles you viewed, dates and times of your visits,
• your geographical location.

Third-Party Websites

The site collects your information when you visit or use third-party websites. For example, when you click a like button or share content from this site on social media (e.g. Facebook), the information those platforms have collected about you could later be shared with me on this site as well.

When Is Your Information Collected

Your information is collected any time you visit the site and interact with it. This includes using the search function, leaving a comment, or even just clicking on an article and reading it.

As an example, since you had to open my website to access this Privacy Policy, your information has already been collected and stored in the databank.

Other Information

Other information not specified above could also be collected. This includes any information you willingly provided or that was necessary for your usage of this site.

For example, if you inputed your e-mail address in the comment section, or if you e-mailed me at any point in the past, then your e-mail is now stored in the system. The same rule applies for any other personal information you might have personally inputed (such as your name, occupation, etc).

Comments

The comments on this website are public, meaning they can be viewed by ANYONE visiting the site.

My advice is to NOT include your personal information in the text field for your own safety.

I cannot be held responsible for any data that you mistakenly or carelessly shared with bad-faith individuals that might be lurking on this site.

How I Use Your Information

Generally speaking, the information about you is ONLY used to run the site; this could be providing you with content, developing the site, or interacting with you. Additionally, your information could be used to evaluate and improve the website based on your personal experiences with it.

When Can I Share Your Information

Your information will NOT be shared with third parties, except where necessary for compliance with legal obligations, or to protect vital interests of a third party, such as situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person.

Data Protection

In accordance with The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this site will collect and use your information:

a) fairly, lawfully and transparently,

b) only for what is necessary in operating the site,

c) only when you have given me permission to use it.

and furthermore,

d) your information will be kept for no longer than is necessary,

e) will NOT be shared with any unauthorised third parties,

f) will be adequately protected from unlawful access or processing.

Your Information Is Protected

It is my obligation as a de facto “Data Controller” to protect your information and manage it responsibly.

• The website is protected using up-to-date software preventing malicious attacks.
• Any requests to access your data by a third party are automatically rejected unless they are supported by a valid court order signed by an authorised person (e.g. a judge).
• Your data is stored securely and only used for what is necessary to continue to operate the site.
• As soon as your data is no longer necessary (for example, because you withdrew your consent) it will be promptly deleted.

Your Rights

Furthermore, you have certain rights with regards to Data Protection which include:

a) being informed about how I use your data,

b) accessing your personal data,

c) having your data updated,

d) having your data erased,

e) restricting my use of your data (although do bear in mind that this could make using the website impossible).

Those rights can be used for whatever reason and I must always comply with your requests.

For more information on how to make an information request, I can only encourage you to seek legal advice.

Your Information Could Be Withheld

In some cases your information could be withheld, even if you do not consent to it.

For example, if your data is needed for prevention of crime, tax assessment, or any other lawful reason, I may choose to withhold your information in these situations.

I do not have an obligation to tell you why I am withholding it, although you are always free to challenge that decision through the appropriate legal channels.

Changes To This Policy

This notice is liable to change subject to any amendments in the relevant laws and regulations. Please review this policy regularly for updates if you are concerned about how your data is handled.

I will attempt to notify all users of these changes to ensure that they have the opportunity to respond to them.

Concerns Regarding This Notice

The Policy aims to comply with all the relevant laws and regulations. They are mandatory requirements for any website that manages their users’ data.

The Policy exists in order to allow the website owner (me) to run the website smoothly and to keep your data safe.

If you are concerned about any of the above, you can send me your questions here.

If you do not agree to any of the points above, you must stop using this website immediately.

By continuing to use the site you consent to my collecting and processing your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Fees For Accessing Your Data

Although I am legally required to comply with all valid requests for data review, I also reserve the right to charge a reasonable administrative fee (£10) for this process.

However, if your request concerns a simple deletion of your data, I am not allowed to charge you a fee for that.

How You Can Review, Amend, Or Delete Your Data

If you have any questions you can contact me here.

If you wish to request a review, update, or deletion of your personal information, you can fill in and submit a request form here.

I must respond to your request promptly (usually within 1 month) unless your request is complex or you require a lot of data.