Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

Farne Almanac is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data Farne Almanac collects from readers, how that data is used, and the rights available to individuals under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

The data controller for this website is Farne Almanac, with offices at 48 Tompion Street EC1V 0JJ London, United Kingdom. For data-related enquiries, write to [email protected].

2. Data We Collect

Farne Almanac collects personal data only where there is a clear and stated reason for doing so. The categories of data collected are as follows:

• — Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and the content of the message submitted via the contact form. This data is used solely to respond to the enquiry and is not retained beyond the period necessary to do so.
• — Usage data: Anonymised data about how readers interact with the site, collected via cookies where consent has been given. This includes pages visited, time on page, and referral source. No individually identifiable usage data is retained.
• — Technical data: IP address (anonymised), browser type, device type, and operating system. This data is collected to ensure the site functions correctly and is not linked to individual identities.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Farne Almanac processes personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR Article 6:

• — Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): For non-essential cookies and analytics, where the reader has provided explicit consent via the cookie banner.
• — Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): For the handling of contact form enquiries and for basic site security and performance monitoring, where the interests of the publication do not override the rights of the individual.

4. How We Use Your Data

Personal data collected by Farne Almanac is used for the following purposes only:

• —To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form
• —To understand how readers use the site in aggregate, where consent for analytics has been given
• —To maintain site security and prevent unauthorised access
• —To comply with legal obligations where required

Farne Almanac does not sell personal data to third parties. It does not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Data Retention

Contact form data is retained only for as long as is necessary to respond to and resolve the relevant enquiry. Anonymised usage data may be retained for up to 24 months for the purpose of site performance analysis. Technical data is not retained beyond the session.

Where data is retained beyond the period of immediate necessity, it is held securely and reviewed annually. Data that no longer serves the stated purpose is deleted.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, individuals have the following rights in relation to their personal data:

• —Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal data held about you
• —Right to rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
• —Right to erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations
• —Right to restrict processing: The right to request that processing of your data be limited in certain circumstances
• —Right to object: The right to object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests
• —Right to data portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, write to [email protected]. Farne Almanac will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with the response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the supervisory authority for data protection in the United Kingdom.

7. Third-Party Services

Farne Almanac uses a limited number of third-party services to operate the site. These include analytics tools (where consent has been given), font delivery services, and hosting infrastructure. Each of these services is subject to its own privacy terms. Farne Almanac does not share individually identifiable personal data with any third party for commercial purposes.

Where third-party services process personal data on behalf of Farne Almanac, appropriate data processing agreements are in place. Third-party services are not authorised to use any data passed through Farne Almanac for their own independent purposes.

8. Cookies

This site uses cookies. For a full description of the cookies used, their purpose, and how to manage your preferences, please refer to the Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in data handling practices or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the site after a policy revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or about the handling of your personal data, please write to [email protected] or by post to: Farne Almanac, 48 Tompion Street