Revolution Essex
Official Website: revolution-essex.com
Effective Date: April 11, 2025
At Revolution Essex, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and outlines your rights and our responsibilities under this law.
1. Who We Are
Revolution Essex is an independent digital publication operating in the United Kingdom. Our website address is: https://revolution-essex.com.
For data protection matters, you can contact us at: [email protected]
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Information: Name, email address, and other contact details when you subscribe, comment, or contact us.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics.
- Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving newsletters or promotional communications.
- User-Generated Content: Information you provide in public comments or submitted articles.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
- Directly from you: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit an article, comment on a post, or contact us.
- Automatically: Through cookies and analytics tools that track your interaction with our website.
- Third-party services: Through our email marketing provider or analytics software (such as Google Analytics), which may collect anonymous usage data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., processing entries to a competition or fulfilling a content submission)
- Our legitimate interests (e.g., maintaining and improving our website or analyzing usage trends)
- Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with UK laws and regulations)
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide access to our website and its features
- Respond to your inquiries or content submissions
- Send newsletters and updates (if opted in)
- Improve our site’s performance and content
- Manage partnerships and advertising opportunities
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties, such as:
- Service providers (email platforms, analytics tools, website hosts)
- Legal or regulatory authorities (only when required by law)
- Collaborators or advertisers (only with your consent)
All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and maintain the security of your data.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
- Website analytics: anonymous data may be retained for analysis purposes
8. Your Data Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Request the deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- File a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of your rights, email [email protected]
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Understand user behavior
- Provide relevant content
- Track performance through tools like Google Analytics
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. This includes encryption, limited access, and secure hosting.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
12. Third-Party Links
Our site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date.
Last updated: April 11, 2025
For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].