The Margins

Last updated: 04/04/2026

 

1. Who We Are

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The Margins is an independent UK-based editorial publication and website.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, The Margins is the data controller of your personal data.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact:

Email: readthemargins@gmail.com
Website: www.themargins.com

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2. What Personal Data We Collect

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We may collect and process the following personal data:

Information you provide directly

• Name

• Email address

• Information submitted via contact forms

• Information provided when subscribing to our newsletter or registering for events, workshops, or community activities

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referral source

This information is collected using cookies and tracking technologies, including Wix Analytics and Google Analytics, subject to your consent where required.

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3. How We Collect Your Data

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We collect personal data when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Complete a contact form

• Correspond with us via email

• Browse or interact with the website

Analytics data is collected through cookies and similar technologies after consent is provided via our cookie banner, where required by law.

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

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Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent

We process your data based on consent when:

• Sending newsletters and marketing emails

• Placing non-essential cookies (including analytics cookies)

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Legitimate Interests

We process data where necessary for our legitimate interests, including:

• Responding to enquiries

• Improving website performance and user experience

• Maintaining site security and preventing misuse

We ensure that our legitimate interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Legal Obligation

We may process personal data where required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

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5. How We Use Your Data

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We use your personal data to:

• Send newsletters and editorial updates

• Respond to enquiries and correspondence

• Manage event registrations and communicate event-related information

• Analyse website usage and improve content and functionality

• Maintain security and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

 

6. Email Marketing

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If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be processed using Wix Email Marketing.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every marketing email.

We do not send unsolicited marketing communications.

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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our website.

These may include:

• Essential cookies (required for basic site functionality)

• Analytics cookies (Wix Analytics and Google Analytics)

Non-essential cookies are only placed after you provide consent via our cookie banner.

You may manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings tool on the website or via your browser settings.

 

8. Data Retention

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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Newsletter subscription data: retained until you unsubscribe

• Event registration data: retained for the duration of the event and any necessary follow-up, unless you opt into ongoing communications

• Contact form enquiries: retained as long as necessary to respond and maintain records

• Analytics data: retained in accordance with provider retention settings

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

 

9. International Data Transfers

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Some of our service providers, including Wix and Google, may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• UK adequacy regulations

• Standard contractual clauses

• Other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised under UK data protection law

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10. Your Rights

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Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact:

readthemargins@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: www.ico.org.uk

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11. Data Security

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We rely on Wix’s secure hosting infrastructure and implement reasonable measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

No method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure; however, we take appropriate steps to safeguard your information.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be published on this page, with the updated date shown at the top.

Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Before You Publish — Quick Compliance Checklist

In Wix, ensure you:

• Enable the cookie consent banner

• Configure Google Analytics to respect consent mode

• Do not pre-tick newsletter sign-up boxes

• Ensure unsubscribe links function correctly

If those are in place, you are operating responsibly and in line with UK GDPR and PECR for a publication of your size.

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