Reader information, handled with care.

This policy explains what Owl Media Group collects, why we use it and the choices available to readers of an independent affiliate-supported publication.

Controller and information we handle

Owl Media Group is the controller for information processed through this website. Depending on how you use the site, this can include technical identifiers, approximate IP-derived region, device and browser information, pages viewed, referral information, cookie preferences and the details you send in correspondence.

Why we process information

We use this information to operate and secure the publication, understand aggregated readership, respond to messages, prevent misuse, improve our content and meet legal obligations. Our lawful bases are legitimate interests, consent where it is required, and contractual or legal necessity where applicable.

Cookies, analytics and affiliate links

We may use essential cookies and privacy-conscious analytics to understand how the publication is used. Qualifying affiliate links can allow a merchant or network to record a referral under its own privacy terms. Affiliate tracking is separate from our editorial decision-making.

Third parties and international transfers

Hosting, analytics, email and affiliate service providers may process information for us only where needed to operate the site. Their services can involve processing outside the UK or EEA; where that happens, we use appropriate safeguards or rely on a lawful transfer mechanism.

Retention and security

We keep information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the stated purpose, legal obligations, dispute handling or security. No online service is risk-free, but we use sensible access and service-provider controls for the scale of this publication.

Your rights and complaints

Where UK GDPR or EU GDPR applies, you may ask for access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection or portability where applicable. You may also complain to the ICO or the supervisory authority in your usual place of residence, work or the location of the issue.

Children, external sites and updates

This publication is not directed to children. External websites, merchants and social platforms have their own policies and are responsible for their own practices. We update this policy when our processing changes and show the latest revision date on this page.

Contact

For privacy questions or a request about your information, email contact@owlmediagroup.co.uk. Please provide enough detail for us to understand the relevant page, message or record.