The Pie Journal Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 04.12.2025

Welcome to The Pie Journal (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (“the Site”) located at thepiejournal.com. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

1.1 Information You Provide:

• Personal details such as your name, email address, or other information when you fill out forms on the Site, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

• Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
• Information about your use of the Site, including pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies:

• We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• To provide personalised content and user experiences.
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending newsletters.
• To comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our Site.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers:

• Third parties that assist in website operations, data analytics, or email communication, under strict confidentiality agreements.

3.2 Legal Obligations:

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required to comply with applicable laws.

3.3 Business Transfers:

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of the information we hold about you.
• Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data where it is no longer necessary.
• Objection and Restriction: You can object to or request a restriction on data processing under certain conditions.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United Kingdom, please note that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other jurisdictions. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting your data.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@thepiejournal.com

This Privacy Policy is compliant with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.