1. Information We Collect
a. Information you provide directly
- When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, comment on articles, or otherwise interact with us, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, and any message or content you choose to submit.
- If you create an account (if applicable), you may provide credentials and profile information.
b. Automatically collected information
- We and our service providers may collect usage data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time and date of visit, and other similar technical information.
- We use cookies and similar technologies to recognise you, remember your preferences, and provide a smoother experience.
c. Third-party services
- We may use third-party analytics services (for example, Google Analytics) which collect and process data as described in their own privacy policies.
- If you interact with our content on social media platforms, those platforms may collect your information according to their policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you.
- To send you newsletters, updates, or marketing communications (you may opt-out at any time).
- To personalise your experience on the Website, including remembering your preferences and improving content.
- To monitor and analyse usage trends and improve the Website’s functionality and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We will not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, analytics). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
- If required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
- To protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users or the public.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified if their personal information is transferred).
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Recognise your device and remember your preferences.
- Analyse how you interact with the Website and measure performance.
- Deliver targeted content and improve our services.
You can generally disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not work properly without them.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Usage data may be aggregated or anonymised for analytical purposes.
6. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- The right to correct or update your personal information.
- The right to request deletion of your personal information.
- The right to opt-out of direct marketing communications.
- The right to withdraw consent where we rely on it for processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are visiting the Website from outside our country of residence, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country different from yours. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will publish the revised version on this page and indicate the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the Website after the changes constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.