Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL TERMS

1.1. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") sets out how the operators of the website www.onebritabroad.co.uk ("the Website", "we", "us", "our") collect, use, store, and protect any information that you give us when you use this Website.

1.2. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this Website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Policy.

1.3. This Policy is prepared in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Whilst this Policy is grounded in United Kingdom law, we recognise that we have an international audience and have adopted principles that respect the privacy of all our users.

1.4. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1. In this Policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

• "Data Controller": The natural or legal person who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed. For the purpose of this Policy, we are the Data Controller of your Personal Data.
• "Personal Data": Any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified in particular by reference to an identifier.
• "Processing": Any operation or set of operations which is performed on Personal Data, whether or not by automated means.
• "Data Subject": Any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data held by us (i.e., "you").

3. THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU

We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of Personal Data about you which we have grouped together as follows:

3.1. Data Provided Directly by You

This is information you voluntarily provide to us.

• Correspondence Data: If you contact us via our sole contact method, Telegram (@HitchensGhost), we will process your Telegram username, any profile information you make public on that platform, and the content of your communications with us. This may include any Personal Data you choose to disclose within your message, such as your name, email address, or details relating to a story or correction request.
• Donation Data: If you choose to make a voluntary donation to us via a third-party service such as 'Buy Me A Coffee', we may receive information from that third party, such as the name or username you provide, the value of the donation, and any message you attach. We do not collect or process your financial details (such as credit or debit card numbers); this is handled exclusively by the third-party payment processor.

3.2. Data We Collect Automatically

• Technical Data: As is standard with most websites, our web servers may automatically log technical information about your visit. This may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this Website. This data is typically anonymised and used for statistical analysis and to maintain the security and integrity of our Website.

4. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful basis for processing your Personal Data. We will only use your Personal Data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your Personal Data in the following circumstances:

4.1. Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. Our legitimate interests include:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the Website.
• Responding to your enquiries, correction requests, and other communications.
• Protecting the Website and our users from fraud, security threats, or other malicious activity.
• Analysing website usage to understand how our content is being consumed.

4.2. We do not rely on consent as a legal basis for processing your Personal Data, as our engagement with you is initiated by your direct action of contacting us or visiting the Website.

5. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

5.1. To Provide and Maintain our Service: Including monitoring the usage of our Website and ensuring its security.

5.2. To Manage Your Requests: To attend and manage your communications with us sent via our designated Telegram channel.

5.3. For Internal Record Keeping: To maintain records of our correspondence and any corrections made to our Content.

5.4. To Acknowledge Support: If you make a donation and provide a name, we may use this information to acknowledge your support, where appropriate and in line with any preferences expressed.

6. DATA SHARING AND THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURES

We do not sell, distribute, or lease your Personal Data to third parties. We may disclose your data to the following categories of recipients:

6.1. Third-Party Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate the Website. These providers process your data on our behalf but are forbidden from using it for their own purposes. This includes:

• Telegram FZ-LLC: For managing communications.
• Ko-fi Labs Ltd ('Buy Me A Coffee'): For processing donations.
• Our web hosting provider: For storing website data and server logs.

You should review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information on how they handle your data.

6.2. Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency) in the United Kingdom or other jurisdictions.

7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

7.1. Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to � and maintained on � computers located outside of the United Kingdom where the data protection laws may differ.

7.2. Our service providers (such as Telegram) may operate globally. This means that when you communicate with us, your data may be transferred internationally.

7.3. Where your Personal Data is transferred outside the UK, we will ensure a similar degree of protection is afforded to it by ensuring that appropriate safeguards are in place. This may include relying on a third-party provider's use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved for use in the UK, or transferring data to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection for personal data (known as an 'adequacy regulation').

8. DATA SECURITY

8.1. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. DATA RETENTION

9.1. We will only retain your Personal Data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

9.2. Correspondence Data may be retained for a reasonable period to maintain a record of our communications and to refer back to in case of ongoing or future disputes or queries. Technical Data from server logs is typically retained for a shorter period, except where it is needed for security investigations.

10. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Under UK data protection law, you have certain rights in relation to your Personal Data. These include the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.
• Request correction of the personal data that we hold about you.
• Request erasure of your personal data (the 'right to be forgotten').
• Object to processing of your personal data.
• Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Request the transfer of your personal data to you or to a third party.
• Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.

10.1. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our sole contact method: Telegram @HitchensGhost. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity.

10.2. You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk). We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us in the first instance.

12. CONTACT US

12.1. For all matters relating to this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact the Data Controller exclusively via: