Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Post-Social is an independent editorial website examining memory, family, attention, technology and life beyond the feed.

For privacy questions or requests, contact [email protected].

2. Information we collect

We collect only the information reasonably needed to operate the website and communicate with readers. Depending on how you use Post-Social, this may include:

• Information you provide: your name, email address and the content of messages you send through email or a contact form.
• Newsletter information: your email address, subscription status and basic delivery or engagement records supplied by the mailing provider.
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages visited and approximate location derived from an IP address.
• Cookie information: preferences or analytics data where cookies or similar technologies are enabled.

We do not intentionally collect special-category personal data through the website. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.

3. How we use information

Personal information may be used to:

• provide, maintain and secure the website;
• respond to enquiries and correspondence;
• send the newsletter or other editorial updates you have requested;
• manage subscriptions and unsubscribe requests;
• understand aggregate website use and improve editorial presentation;
• detect misuse, technical faults or security incidents;
• meet legal, regulatory or accounting obligations.

We do not sell personal information or use it to create advertising profiles.

4. Legal bases

Where UK data-protection law applies, processing will normally rely on one or more of the following bases:

• Consent — for optional email marketing, newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies.
• Legitimate interests — to operate, secure and improve the website, respond to ordinary enquiries and understand aggregate readership, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Contract — where processing is needed to provide something you have specifically requested.
• Legal obligation — where information must be retained or disclosed to comply with applicable law.

You may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect processing already carried out lawfully.

5. Sharing and service providers

Information may be handled by carefully selected providers that support website hosting, analytics, email delivery, forms, security and operational administration. They may process information only to provide those services and under appropriate contractual safeguards.

Information may also be disclosed where required by law, to protect legal rights or security, or as part of a genuine business reorganisation. We do not share reader information for unrelated third-party marketing.

6. Cookies and analytics

Essential technologies may be used to deliver pages securely and remember necessary settings. Optional analytics or preference cookies will be used only where enabled and, when required, after consent.

Analytics should be configured to measure broad website performance rather than identify individual readers. You can restrict cookies through your browser settings, although parts of the site may then work differently.

7. How long information is kept

Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, security and dispute-resolution requirements.

• Newsletter records are generally kept while you remain subscribed and for a limited period afterwards to maintain suppression records.
• Enquiries and correspondence are kept only while they remain operationally or legally relevant.
• Technical logs are normally retained for a short period unless needed to investigate security or reliability issues.

8. Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information from accidental loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorised access or disclosure. No internet service can guarantee absolute security, but access should be limited to people and providers who need it for legitimate operational purposes.

9. Your rights

Depending on the law that applies to you, you may have rights to:

• request access to your personal information;
• correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
• request deletion or restriction of processing;
• object to processing based on legitimate interests;
• receive certain information in a portable format;
• withdraw consent;
• complain to the relevant data-protection authority.

To exercise a right, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

In the United Kingdom, you may also raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

10. International transfers

Some technology providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate transfer mechanisms and contractual safeguards should be used as required by applicable data-protection law.

11. Children

Post-Social is a general-audience editorial website and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, contact us so the matter can be reviewed.

12. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated when the website, service providers or legal requirements change. The effective date at the top of the page will be revised when material changes are published.

13. Contact

Questions, concerns and privacy requests can be sent to:

Post-Social
[email protected]