Last Updated: [April, 2025]
At The Black Lens UK (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal information when you visit our website (www.theblacklens.co.uk), subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with any of our services.
We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
The Black Lens UK is a UK-based independent digital newsletter platform. Our data controller is:
The Black Lens UK
Email: hello@theblacklens.co.uk
ICO Registration Number: [ZB887241]
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Name and email address (when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us)
- Usage data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., survey responses)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided with consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Send you email newsletters and updates you have requested
- Communicate with you regarding inquiries or feedback
- Improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of our website
- Comply with any legal or regulatory obligations
We will never sell or lease your data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent—for sending email communications
- Legitimate interests—for analytics and website improvements
- Legal obligation—where we must comply with laws and regulations
You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We store data securely using trusted third-party platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Beehiiv) that are fully GDPR-compliant. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies to:
- Understand how you interact with our website
- Measure and improve site performance
- Enhance user experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure (the “right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict how we use your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
For any of the above, email us at hello@theblacklens.co.uk.
More information on your rights is available at www.ico.org.uk.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The Black Lens UK
📧 hello@theblacklens.co.uk
🌐 www.theblacklens.co.uk
