This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with this website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Essentials Mag Limited

Website: www.essentialsmag.co.uk

Email: advertising@essentialsmag.co.uk

For the purposes of data protection law, we are the Data Controller of any personal data collected through this website.

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Personal details such as your name, email address, telephone number or business name (for example, when you contact us or complete a form)

• Information you provide when making an enquiry or booking

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system and pages visited

• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and communicate with you

• Provide our services and manage bookings or advertising

• Improve our website and user experience

• Maintain internal records

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases:

• Consent – where you have given clear permission

• Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or enquiry

• Legal obligation – where required by law

• Legitimate interests – where necessary for running our business, provided your rights are not overridden

Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect how the website functions.

Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting or email services) where necessary to operate our website or deliver services. These providers are required to keep your information secure and only use it for agreed purposes.

We may also disclose information where legally required to do so.

Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or to meet legal requirements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your data where applicable

• Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis)

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Third-Party Links

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated date shown at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Essentials Mag Limited

Email: advertising@essentialsmag.co.uk