Redhillarchives

Privacy policy

Last updated: 29th July 2026

Redhillarchives (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it when you visit redhillarchives.uk or interact with us.

Who We Are

Redhillarchives is an independent publication, If you have questions about this policy, contact us at Readerscavern@yahoo.com

What Data We Collect

Information you give us directly:

  • Name and email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name, email, billing/shipping address, and payment details, when you make a purchase through our shop
  • Any information you include in comments, contact forms, or submissions to Write for Redhillarchives

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, via Google Analytics (Site Kit)
  • Cookies used for site functionality, analytics, and (where applicable) advertising

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Fulfil orders placed through our shop
  • Send newsletters and updates, where you’ve opted in
  • Understand how visitors use the site, so we can improve content and design
  • Respond to enquiries, comments, or submissions
  • Meet legal and accounting obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following bases:

  • Consent — for newsletter sign-ups and non-essential cookies
  • Contract — to process and deliver shop orders
  • Legitimate interest — for basic site analytics and security
  • Legal obligation — for financial and tax record-keeping

Cookies

Our site uses cookies for:

  • Essential site functionality (e.g. shopping cart, login sessions)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics/Site Kit)
  • [Advertising/remarketing, if applicable]

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third parties, who may process your data on our behalf:

  • WooCommerce / WordPress.com or hosting provider — site infrastructure and order processing
  • Google Analytics (Site Kit) — traffic and behaviour analytics
  • [Mailchimp / your email provider] — newsletter delivery
  • [Payment processor, e.g. Stripe/PayPal] — payment processing

Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order and transaction data: [7 years, per UK tax requirements]
  • Newsletter subscriber data: until you unsubscribe
  • Comments and submissions: retained unless deletion is requested

Your Rights (UK GDPR)

As a UK resident, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribing from our newsletter)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [insert contact email].

Children’s Privacy

Redhillarchives is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, Contact us.