Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 9 April 2026

At Ruler Magazine (rulermagazine.co.uk), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, or otherwise interact with us.

We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal data you provide directly

Your name and email address when you subscribe to our free newsletter.
Your name, email address, and any other details you include when you submit a contact form, comment on an article, or send us an enquiry.
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us.

Information collected automatically

Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages you visit (via server logs and analytics tools).
Usage data including the time and duration of your visit, referring website, and links you click.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7 below).

We do not collect special category data (such as health, race, religion, or biometric data) unless you voluntarily provide it in a comment or message, in which case we will only process it with your explicit consent or where legally required.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data only for the following legitimate purposes:

To send you our weekly newsletter (if you have subscribed).
To respond to your enquiries or comments.
To improve our website, content, and user experience through analytics.
To maintain the security and performance of our website.
To comply with legal obligations or defend legal claims.

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it. If we need to use it for any other purpose, we will notify you and explain the legal basis.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent – for newsletter subscriptions and optional cookies.
Legitimate interests – to run and improve our website, provide customer support, and analyse how our content is used.
Legal obligation – where we are required by law to process your data.

You can withdraw your consent at any time (see Your Rights below).

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and deliver our services. These include:

Email service providers (for newsletter delivery).
Website hosting and analytics providers (such as Google Analytics).
Technical support or maintenance contractors.

All third-party service providers are contractually required to keep your data secure and process it only on our instructions.

We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ruler Magazine, our users, or the public.

5. International Data Transfers

Our primary service providers are based in the UK or the European Economic Area. Where any processing involves a transfer outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or UK adequacy decisions).

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse website traffic, and deliver relevant content.

Essential cookies – required for the website to function (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences).
Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics).
Preference/functional cookies – remember your settings.

You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings at any time. For more details, please see our separate Cookie Policy (available on the website footer).

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy:

Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.
Comments: for the duration the comment is publicly visible (or longer if required for legal reasons).
Technical/usage data: for up to 2 years.

When we no longer need your data, we securely delete or anonymise it.

9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access – request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to restrict processing.
Right to data portability.
Right to object to processing (including for direct marketing).
Right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at the address below. We will respond within one month (or inform you if the request is complex). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.

11. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top will be revised accordingly. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and, where appropriate, by email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: rulermagazine00@gmail.com