Last updated: 30/08/2025
Veteran Magazine (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website www.veteranmagazine.co.uk.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Veteran Magazine is an online lifestyle magazine. We publish digital content aimed at veterans of HM Armed Forces and the wider community.
If you have any questions about this policy, or how your information is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@veteranmagazine.co.uk
Address: Veteran Magazine, 1 Baxter Lane, Lanark. ML11 7AF
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Personal details you provide (such as name, email address) when subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us, or submitting content.
- Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, and browsing behaviour on our site).
- Cookies and tracking data to improve site performance, personalise content, and measure traffic.
- Advertising and analytics data if you interact with adverts or sponsored content.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our website and content.
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you’ve opted in).
- Respond to enquiries and reader submissions.
- Manage advertising and sponsored partnerships.
- Analyse website traffic and audience engagement.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We will never sell your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – e.g., signing up to our newsletter.
- Legitimate interests – e.g., improving our content, ensuring site security.
- Legal obligation – e.g., complying with tax or regulatory requirements.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email newsletter platforms).
- Advertising partners where relevant (though personal data is anonymised or aggregated where possible).
- Regulators or legal authorities if required by law.
We will not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Make the site work efficiently.
- Understand visitor behaviour and traffic patterns.
- Deliver relevant advertising.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. For example:
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
- Contact enquiries: up to 12 months after resolution.
- Analytics data: typically anonymised and retained for trend analysis.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
- Data portability (to receive your data in a structured format).
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@veteranmagazine.co.uk.
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including using secure servers, encryption where appropriate, and access controls. However, no online service is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Transfers
As we use third-party providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics), your data may be transferred outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or UK adequacy decisions.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including advertisers and partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
13. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us:
Email: contact@veteranmagazine.co.uk
Address: Veteran Magazine, 1 Baxter Lane, Lanark. ML11 7AF
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.