Privacy Policy

Introduction

Collective Edit Magazine respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our content.

This policy applies to users in the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States and elsewhere.

Who We Are

Collective Edit Magazine is a for profit editorial publication based in the United Kingdom.

For any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

contact@collectiveeditmagazine.com

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Names and email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
Analytics data relating to how visitors use the website, including pages viewed and general usage patterns

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Data

We collect personal data for the following purposes:

To send newsletters and editorial updates
To communicate with readers
To keep you engaged with our editorial community
To understand how the site is used and improve content, design and functionality

We only use personal data where it is necessary and relevant to these purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under applicable data protection laws, including United Kingdom GDPR and European Union GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent, where you have chosen to provide your email address or subscribe to communications
Legitimate interest, where processing is necessary for the operation and improvement of the website

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links where provided.

Analytics and Technical Data

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the site. This data is aggregated and used for insight purposes only.

Analytics services may collect information such as device type, browser type and general location. This information does not directly identify individual users.

Third Party Services

We currently use the following third party services to operate the site and manage communications:

Wix for website hosting and site functionality
IONOS for hosting related services
Webmail services for email communication

These service providers process data on our behalf and are required to handle personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

International Data Transfers

Because some of our service providers operate internationally, personal data may be processed outside the United Kingdom or European Union. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure data protection standards are maintained.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

You have rights under data protection law, including the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain forms of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@collectiveeditmagazine.com.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal data is limited to those who need it for legitimate purposes.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in editorial practice, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page.