🔐 Privacy Policy – UK Politics Decoded

How we handle and protect your data

Last Updated: September 2025

At UKPoliticsDecoded.uk, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, transparent browsing experience. This policy outlines how we handle personal data, cookies, third-party services, and your rights under UK data protection law.

📊 Data Collection

We do not actively collect personal data from visitors unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g. via email or contact forms). We do not use tracking technologies to profile users or monitor behaviour.

We may collect:

  • Email addresses if you contact us directly
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information (only for essential site functionality and security)

We do not collect:

  • Payment information
  • Location tracking
  • Behavioural analytics without consent

🍪 Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure core site functionality (e.g. navigation, session management).

We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies without your explicit consent.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

🔗 Third-Party Services

If we integrate third-party services (e.g. GitHub embeds, secure contact forms, or media players), we will:

  • Clearly disclose their presence
  • Ensure they meet our privacy and security standards
  • Avoid services that engage in behavioural tracking or data monetization

We do not share your data with advertisers, political parties, or analytics platforms.

🧠 Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

  • Access any personal data we hold about you
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Erase your data (right to be forgotten)
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

📧 contact@ukpoliticsdecoded.uk

🛡️ Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any data you share with us. This includes:

  • Secure email handling
  • Encrypted storage (where applicable)
  • Minimal data retention policies

We do not host user accounts, payment systems, or comment sections that collect personal data.

📬 Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your rights, please contact:

📧 contact@ukpoliticsdecoded.uk