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Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice explains how Beacon & Babble (“we”, “our”, “us”) handles personal data when you visit our website or share information with us. We are based at 23 Hounds Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AB, England. You can contact us at [email protected] or by phone on 441 115 284 673.

1. Our Approach

We respect your right to privacy. Our site is a small creative project, but we still observe the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This means we only collect what we need, we explain why we collect it, and we do not keep it for longer than necessary.

2. What We Collect

  • Contact details: name, email address, and telephone number if you submit them via our contact form.
  • Story contributions: if you choose to send us a sketch, paragraph, or note, we may store it together with your name (if provided).
  • Technical information: basic data such as browser type, approximate location, and device, gathered automatically by analytics tools (used in aggregate only).
  • Cookies: small text files stored on your device to help our website function and to collect simple usage statistics (see our Cookie Choices page for more detail).

3. Why We Collect It

We collect personal data for the following reasons:

  • To reply to your queries and messages.
  • To keep a safe and organised archive of story fragments when you consent to share them.
  • To improve our website’s functionality and visitor experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations that apply to us in the United Kingdom.

4. How We Use and Share Data

We do not sell or trade your personal information. Data is used only by our small team. If we wish to publish a fragment you have sent, we will request your permission in writing. Occasionally we may use secure third-party services (such as email providers or analytics platforms), which will process your information strictly on our instructions.

5. Legal Basis

Under UK GDPR we rely on one of the following legal grounds for processing your data:

  • Consent: when you tick the privacy box in our contact form or voluntarily share creative material.
  • Legitimate interest: for maintaining our website and answering correspondence.
  • Legal obligation: where the law requires us to retain certain records.

6. How Long We Keep Data

We retain data only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact messages are kept no longer than 12 months after resolution.
  • Story fragments are kept until you ask us to remove them, unless we anonymise them for research purposes.
  • Technical logs are typically deleted or anonymised within 26 months.

7. Your Rights

You have rights under UK GDPR, including:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to ask for corrections if information is inaccurate.
  • The right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • The right to restrict processing or object to certain uses.
  • The right to data portability where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please email [email protected].

8. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information. Our website is hosted on secure servers, and we use encryption where possible. However, please note that no system is completely immune from risk. We encourage you to avoid sending highly sensitive personal details through our general contact form.

9. International Transfers

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom. If a transfer does become necessary (for example, if a service provider operates abroad), we will ensure that suitable safeguards are in place.

10. Children

Our site is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has shared personal details with us, please contact us so we can delete them.

11. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The version on this page will always reflect the current policy, with the date of last update clearly shown.

12. Supervisory Authority

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). We would appreciate the chance to address your concerns first, so please contact us directly.

13. Contact Details

Beacon & Babble
23 Hounds Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AB, England
Phone: 441 115 284 673
Email: [email protected]

Last updated: September 2025

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