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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22nd February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and used when you visit or interact with this blog.

1.Who Am I

This blog is run by an individual based in the United Kingdom.

I am based in the United Kingdom and aim to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR where applicable.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can reply to any email you receive from this blog.

2. What Personal Data Is Collected

Blog Subscription

If you choose to subscribe to this blog, WordPress.com may collect:

  • Your email address
  • Subscription preferences (such as receiving new posts by email)

Your email address is used only to send blog updates.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every subscription email.

Blog Comments

If you leave a comment, WordPress.com may collect:

  • The information you enter into the comment form (such as name and comment)
  • Your IP address and browser user agent (used for spam detection)

Comments may be publicly visible.

3. How Your Data Is Stored

I do not store personal data in any private systems of my own.

This blog is hosted on WordPress.com. WordPress.com collects and processes personal data in order to provide its services, including blog subscriptions, comments, security features, and notifications.

I may also receive notification emails via my email provider.

For more information about how WordPress.com uses personal data, please refer to the WordPress.com Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, personal data is processed based on:

  • Consent – when you subscribe or leave a comment
  • Legitimate interest – to manage and maintain the blog

5. How Long Data Is Kept

  • Subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe
  • Comments remain unless deleted
  • Email notifications are kept only as long as necessary

6. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Your data is processed only by WordPress.com and my email provider as part of operating this blog.

7. International Visitors

This blog is accessible worldwide. Your data may be processed by WordPress.com on servers located outside your country, in accordance with their data protection safeguards.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR (and GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or restrict processing

If you wish to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact me using the website contact form or by replying to any email you receive from this site.

9. Cookies

WordPress.com may use cookies for essential functionality, security, and analytics.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. More information is available in the WordPress.com Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.