UK GDPR Compliance
At The Gentlemen, we are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we uphold your rights under UK GDPR, even though we do not collect personal data through registration or user accounts.
Scope and Applicability
The UK GDPR applies to the processing of personal data of individuals in the UK. While The Gentlemen is an informational blog with no user registration system or database of personal information, we do collect limited data automatically through website analytics and cookies. This page outlines how we handle such data in compliance with UK GDPR.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access – You may request confirmation of whether we process any of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – You may request correction of any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
- Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
- Right to restriction of processing – You may request we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object – You may object to our processing of your data, including for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
How We Comply
We do not store personal data in databases, nor do we require users to create accounts. Any personal data collected is limited to:
- IP addresses and browsing behaviour via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Cookies used for site functionality and performance
- Server logs containing technical information
This data is anonymised where possible and retained only for as long as necessary to maintain site performance and security. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.
Data We Process
The only personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymised in analytics)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers for site functionality
No names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other identifiers are collected or stored.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR. This includes:
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Ensuring site security and functionality
- Analysing traffic to better serve our readers
We conduct regular balancing tests to ensure our interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us at the email below. Include:
- Your full name
- A clear statement of the right you wish to exercise
- Any relevant details (e.g., IP address or date of visit, if known)
We will verify your identity to protect your data from unauthorised access.
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your request within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this by two additional months and will inform you within one month of the delay and the reasons.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you fees, or provide you with a lower quality of service because you exercised your rights under UK GDPR.
Updates and Changes
We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this compliance page or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Griffin Westlake
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RL, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection: ico.org.uk.