Controller and scope
Mediatwist is the controller for personal data collected through mediatwist.co.uk. This policy applies to readers in the UK, EU/EEA, and other English-speaking markets who visit the site, contact us, or follow affiliate links.
Information we collect
We may collect technical information such as IP address, device type, browser, pages viewed, referrer, approximate location, and cookie identifiers. If you email us, we collect your email address and the content of your message.
How we use information
We use data to operate the website, understand aggregate readership, protect the site from abuse, answer messages, maintain records, improve editorial pages, and measure whether affiliate links are useful.
Lawful bases
Depending on context, we rely on legitimate interests for site security, analytics, editorial improvement, and affiliate measurement; consent where required for cookies or similar technologies; and legal obligation when we must keep or disclose records.
Cookies and analytics
The site may use cookies, analytics tools, server logs, or similar technologies to understand page performance and reader journeys. You can control cookies through your browser settings, although some features may work less smoothly.
Affiliate tracking
Some outbound links use affiliate tracking. If you click these links, a partner network or merchant may receive information needed to attribute a visit or purchase. Their privacy notices govern what happens after you leave Mediatwist.
Third-party merchants
Mediatwist links to merchant, network, analytics, hosting, and security services. We do not control those third-party websites, their prices, stock information, cookies, or privacy practices.
Sharing and sale
We do not sell personal information from this website. We may share limited data with service providers that help host, secure, measure, or operate the site, and with authorities if required by law.
International transfers
Some providers may process information outside the UK or EU/EEA. Where relevant, we expect appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections or equivalent transfer mechanisms.
Retention
Server and analytics records are kept only for as long as useful for operation, security, reporting, or legal purposes. Email messages may be retained while a request is active and for reasonable recordkeeping afterwards.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, or request portability of your personal data. You can contact us at contact@mediatwist.co.uk to exercise these rights.
Complaints
If you are in the UK, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office. EU/EEA readers may contact their local data protection authority. We encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue.
Children and security
Mediatwist is not directed at children. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the site, but no website can guarantee absolute security.
Updates
We may update this policy when the site, tools, or legal requirements change. The latest version will be posted on this page.