Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
Who We Are
Darling Magazine UK Ltd (“Darling”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website https://www.darlingmagazine.co.uk/.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your personal information, please contact us via our Contact page.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information You Provide
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Contact details
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscription information
- Information provided when applying to work with us or contribute to the magazine
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referral sources
This information helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and requests
- Deliver newsletters and marketing communications (where you have consented)
- Improve our website, content and services
- Monitor website performance and security
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will only process your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you:
- Editorial updates
- New issue announcements
- Featured articles
- Events and opportunities
- Marketing communications related to Darling Magazine
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies may be used for:
- Website functionality
- Security
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Remembering user preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, please refer to our Cookie Notice displayed on the website.
Embedded Content
Articles on our website may include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, images or publications.
Embedded content from third-party websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Analytics data is used solely to improve website performance, content and user experience.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics providers
- Technical support providers
These providers are required to protect your information and only process it for authorised purposes.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your information will be retained until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request transfer of your information
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through:
