Last Updated: 20 February 2026
We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users who interact with our website. This GDPR Compliance Statement explains how we meet the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and applicable international privacy standards.
This statement should be read together with our full Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information about the data we collect and how we use it.
- Lawful, Fair, and Transparent Processing
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Consent (newsletter sign‑ups, user‑submitted content)
- Legitimate interest (responding to editorial enquiries, maintaining website functionality)
We clearly explain what data we collect and why, and we never use personal data for purposes that are incompatible with those stated.
- Data Minimisation
We only collect the minimum amount of personal information necessary to:
- Send newsletters
- Respond to contact form enquiries
- Review and publish user‑submitted content
We do not collect unnecessary or sensitive personal data.
- Accuracy of Data
We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is accurate and up to date. Users may request corrections at any time.
- Storage and Security
We store personal data securely using reputable hosting and email service providers. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data from:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Newsletter data: until the user unsubscribes
- Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months
- User‑submitted content: indefinitely unless removal is requested
- International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the UK or EU (for example, through our email service provider), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- Secure processing agreements
These measures ensure your data receives equivalent protection internationally.
- Your GDPR Rights
Under UK and EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: editorial@bip-new.local
We respond to all GDPR‑related requests within the legally required timeframe.
- Consent for User‑Submitted Content
If you submit text, images, or other materials to us, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free licence to use, publish, edit, and display that content on our website and associated platforms.
You confirm that you own the rights to the content or have permission to submit it.
You may request removal of your content at any time.
- Children’s Data
Our website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16.
10. Contact Information
For GDPR enquiries, data access requests, or concerns, please contact: editorial@bip-new.local