At Topic Flick, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our website. It also describes your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By visiting or using our site, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Topic Flick is a UK-based blog that provides articles, insights, and resources across business, technology, startups, design, programming, and lifestyle.
Contact Details:
📍 Address: 30 Cheriton Park, Southport PR8 6QB, United Kingdom
📞 Phone: +44 078 5089 4929
📧 Email: [email protected]
We act as the Data Controller of your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
- Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name, email address, and contact details (e.g., when you subscribe to newsletters, leave a comment, or contact us).
- Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, device details, and usage data through cookies and similar technologies.
- Optional Information
- Preferences or feedback you share with us voluntarily.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our blog content and services.
- To respond to your enquiries and communication requests.
- To send newsletters or updates (if you opt-in).
- To ensure website functionality and security.
- To analyse site usage and improve user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or provide information voluntarily.
- Legitimate Interests – to analyse, improve, and secure our website.
- Legal Obligations – where processing is required by law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance browsing experience, measure site traffic, and improve functionality. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, we may share information with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting platforms, email delivery services).
- Legal authorities where required by law or to protect our rights.
All third-party processors are required to comply with data protection regulations.
7. Data Storage and Retention
- Your data is stored securely on servers located in the United Kingdom or other jurisdictions that comply with UK GDPR standards.
- We only keep personal data as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure – request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
- Restriction – limit processing in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability – receive a copy of your data in a structured format.
- Objection – object to certain processing activities.
- Withdraw Consent – where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected].
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
10. Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach us at:
📍 Address: 30 Cheriton Park, Southport PR8 6QB, United Kingdom
📞 Phone: +44 078 5089 4929
📧 Email: [email protected]
If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection authority.
🌐 Website: https://ico.org.uk
