Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The Gentlemen – A Modern Men’s Blog on Style, Grooming & Life collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, the-gentlemen.co.uk. We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about the data we handle.
Information We Collect
As an informational blog, we do not collect personal information through registration or forms. However, certain data is automatically gathered when you visit our site:
- IP address and geographic location (approximate)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or social media)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To deliver relevant advertising through third-party networks
- To ensure the security and stability of our website
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes beyond what is necessary for the operation of our website and its services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site traffic.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Enable basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party networks to show relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate and improve our website:
- Google Analytics: To analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour
- Google AdSense: To display targeted advertisements
- Cloudflare: To enhance security and website performance
These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies:
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use industry-standard safeguards.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing for direct marketing
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Griffin Westlake
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens Rd, Clifton
Bristol BS8 1RL
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]