Last updated: 12/05/2026
This page explains what information I collect when you subscribe, how it’s used, how it’s protected, and the rights you have over your data. I keep things simple, transparent, and respectful — no unnecessary tracking, no selling of data, no hidden surprises.
1. Information I Collect
When you subscribe to my mailing list, I collect:
- Your email address
- Your first name (optional)
- Your IP address and subscription timestamp (automatically logged for GDPR compliance)
This information is stored securely in my website’s database and managed through MailPoet, the email service I use.
2. How Your Data Is Used
Your information is used only to:
- send you the emails you signed up for
- manage your subscription
- keep a record of when and how you subscribed (required by GDPR)
I do not use your data for any other purpose.
3. Email Tracking
MailPoet includes basic email analytics.
On this site:
- Open tracking is enabled (I can see whether an email was opened)
- Click tracking is disabled (I do not track which links you click)
This helps me understand what readers enjoy without collecting unnecessary data.
4. Who Has Access to Your Data
Your data is processed only by:
- Me (the site owner)
- MailPoet Sending Service (for email delivery)
- Krystal Hosting (where my website database is stored)
I do not sell, trade, or share your data with any third parties.
5. How Your Data Is Protected
Your data is protected through:
- secure website hosting (Krystal)
- encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- restricted access — only I can view subscriber data
- secure email delivery via MailPoet Sending Service
- regular security updates to WordPress, plugins, and themes
- automatic spam and bot filtering through MailPoet
I take data protection seriously and follow GDPR and UK GDPR requirements.
6. Where Your Data Is Stored
Your subscription information is stored:
- in my WordPress database (UK/EU servers)
- in MailPoet’s sending system (for email delivery only)
- in secure backups of my site
All storage locations comply with GDPR and UK GDPR standards.
7. Legal Basis for Processing
I process your data under:
- Consent — you chose to subscribe
- Legitimate interest — sending you the content you requested
- Legal obligation — keeping a record of your subscription
You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.
8. Data Retention
Your data is kept for as long as you remain subscribed.
If you unsubscribe:
- your data is marked as inactive
- it is retained only as required for proof of consent
- you may request full deletion at any time
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- access the data I hold about you
- correct inaccurate information
- unsubscribe at any time
- request deletion
- request a copy of your data
- restrict or object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, simply reply to any email I send or contact me through my website.
10. Data Breach Procedures
If a data breach ever occurs, I will:
- assess the situation immediately
- notify affected subscribers
- notify the ICO (UK) if required
- take corrective action to secure the system
This is a legal requirement under GDPR, and I follow it fully.
11. Unsubscribing
Every email I send includes an unsubscribe link.
Clicking it removes you from the mailing list immediately.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or your data, you can contact me through the form on my website.