Welcome to Truthvia.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Truthvia is an independent online blog and information platform based in the United Kingdom.
We are the data controller for the purposes of this Privacy Policy.
Contact details:
📞 Phone: +44 077 6030 0321
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏠 Address: 18 Lammas St, Carmarthen SA31 3AJ, United Kingdom
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- Name, email address, or contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or leave a comment.
- Any other information you provide voluntarily through forms or communication channels.
b. Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device data.
- Pages visited, time spent on the site, and navigation behaviour (through analytics tools such as Google Analytics).
- Cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality and experience.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, religion, political opinions) through our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our website and services.
- Respond to your messages or enquiries.
- Send newsletters or updates when you have given consent.
- Monitor website performance and analyse user engagement.
- Comply with legal obligations and maintain website security.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your information:
- Consent: When you subscribe or opt in to communications.
- Legitimate Interests: To maintain and improve our website’s performance and user experience.
- Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with the law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Truthvia uses cookies to enhance website functionality and understand user behaviour.
Cookies help us remember preferences, improve performance, and provide relevant content.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (available separately on our website).
6. Data Retention
We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website, such as:
- Website hosting providers.
- Email delivery and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp).
All third-party services we use are compliant with UK data protection laws and ensure your information remains secure.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the United Kingdom (for example, through cloud services), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses (SCCs).
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Object to processing or restrict certain uses of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (for communications or newsletters).
- File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.
For more details, visit: https://ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no online system can be fully secure, and we encourage users to exercise caution when sharing information over the internet.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites.
Truthvia is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last updated” date clearly indicated.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📞 Phone: +44 077 6030 0321
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏠 Address: 18 Lammas St, Carmarthen SA31 3AJ, United Kingdom
