PRIVACY POLICY

1. Who We Are

Writer Magazine is a blogging and editorial website dedicated to writing, literature, and the craft of storytelling. Our website is located at https://writermagazine.co.uk/. For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at contact.writermagazine@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide voluntarily:

Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment
Messages and enquiries submitted via our contact form or email
Account details if you register for an account on the site

Information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
Cookie data and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and improve the Writer Magazine website and its content
Send newsletters or editorial updates you have subscribed to
Respond to your comments, questions, or support requests
Analyse traffic and usage patterns to understand our readership
Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or other harmful activity
Comply with applicable legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

As a website operating under a UK domain, we process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
Legitimate interests — for website analytics, security, and improving our content
Contract performance — to fulfil any services or subscriptions you have requested
Legal obligation — where required by applicable law

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers — third-party tools that help us run the site (e.g., hosting providers, email platforms, analytics services). These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Writer Magazine or its readers.
Business transfers — in the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, with prior notice to you.

6. Cookies

Writer Magazine uses cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand how visitors engage with our content:

Essential cookies — necessary for the site to function correctly
Analytics cookies — help us measure traffic and improve content (e.g., Google Analytics)
Preference cookies — remember your settings and choices

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers’ data is kept until they unsubscribe. Comment data is retained as long as the relevant article remains published. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to the processing of your data
Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact.writermagazine@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Third-Party Links

Writer Magazine may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Writer Magazine following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.