Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – The Northumbrian Magazine

At The Northumbrian Magazine, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

When you take out or renew a subscription, we collect only the details necessary to manage your subscription and process your payments — such as your name, address, contact details, and payment instructions. This information is used solely for administrative and customer service purposes.

We do not share your data with anyone outside our organisation except where it is essential for fulfilling your subscription — for example, with our payment processor or mailing house. All data is stored securely and handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you, to correct inaccuracies, or to ask for your data to be deleted when it is no longer needed.

For any questions or data requests, please contact:
Subscriptions Department
The Northumbrian Magazine
PO Box 1387, Newcastle upon Tyne NE99 4DR
Email: subscriptions@thenorthumbrian.co.uk

 

 

 

 

PRIVACY AND GDPR POLICY

Welcome to The Northumbrian magazine (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy & GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.thenorthumbrian.co.uk) use our services, or contact us.
It also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

The Northumbrian magazine

PO Box 1387,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

NE99 4DR
01661 721240

 

editor@thenorthumbrian.co.uk

3. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

  • Name, email, phone number, or address (e.g., through contact or booking forms)

  • Payment and billing information (processed securely via Squarespace or its payment partners)

  • Any information you choose to provide in correspondence

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, Squarespace automatically collects:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Date, time, and duration of visits

  • Pages viewed and site interactions

This helps us improve site performance and user experience.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

  • Consent — e.g., newsletter signup or cookie acceptance

  • Contractual necessity — e.g., processing orders or bookings

  • Legal obligation — compliance with laws

  • Legitimate interests — operating and improving our business securely

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide services and process transactions

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Send marketing (only with consent)

  • Analyze website usage and improve performance

  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device to help websites function, analyze use, and remember preferences.

b. Cookies Used

This site automatically sets cookies to enable website functionality and analytics only.

Type Purpose Example
Essential cookies Site functionality (security, navigation, cart) crumb, ss_cid, ss_cpvisit
Analytics cookies Track visitor behavior ss_cvisit, ss_cvr
Functional cookies Remember preferences Language or region settings
Marketing cookies Personalize content or ads Via third-party integrations

c. Managing Cookies

You can accept or decline cookies using our cookie banner.
You can also manage or delete cookies in your browser settings.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data.
We may share limited information with trusted third parties for operational purposes, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email providers (e.g., newsletter tools)

  • Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal support)

All third parties comply with strict data protection standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for our purposes or as required by law.
After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. International Data Transfers

Squarespace and its partners may process data outside the EU/EEA or UK.
When this happens, they use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure lawful data protection.

10. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and limited data access to protect your information.
Squarespace also implements advanced security measures to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

11. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to certain uses (e.g., marketing)

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at editor@thenorthumbrian.co.uk

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16.

13. External Links

Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

14. Policy Updates

We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

editor@thenorthumbrian.co.uk

The Northumbrian magazine

PO Box 1387,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

NE99 4DR

If you are in the EU, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).