Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

At Byte Journal, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Byte Journal
Address: 15 Palace Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1PA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 078 4516 6128
Email: [email protected]

We act as the data controller for the personal data we process, unless otherwise stated.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Contact details: such as name, email address, phone number (when you contact us or subscribe)
Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone settings, and usage patterns
Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the site, interactions, and navigation paths
Cookies and tracking technologies: see our Cookie Policy for more information

We do not knowingly collect any personal data from individuals under the age of 16.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries and provide customer support
To deliver newsletters, updates, and content (if subscribed)
To improve and maintain our website and services
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
To ensure the security of our site and detect or prevent fraud

We will only process your data when we have a lawful basis, such as your consent, a contractual obligation, or a legitimate interest that does not override your rights.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure servers and encrypted communication protocols (e.g., HTTPS)
Access controls and regular software updates
Limited data retention periods based on purpose and necessity

We store your data in the UK or within jurisdictions deemed “adequate” under UK data protection laws. If data is transferred outside these regions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics tools)
Legal authorities if required to comply with laws or protect our rights

All third parties we work with are required to respect the security of your data and to process it in accordance with UK GDPR.

6. Your 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 data (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict processing under certain conditions
Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with a revised “Effective Date.”

We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: