This notice explains how Nyde collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our site. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with UK data protection law.
Scope of this notice
This policy applies to information you provide when you visit nyde.co.uk or contact us by email. It covers data you give us directly — such as your email address when you reach out to the editorial team — and information we observe, including how you navigate the site and which pages you read. It does not cover third-party sites we link to; those have their own policies.
Categories of information
We collect two types of data. Information you provide includes your name and email address if you contact us through [email protected], and any details you include in your message. Information we observe includes your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited and time spent on each. This is gathered through cookies and similar technologies, which you can control through your browser settings.
We do not collect sensitive categories of data such as health records, political views or financial details. The site has no user accounts, no purchase history and no payment processing.
Lawful basis
We process your data on the basis of legitimate interests — running an information portal, responding to enquiries, understanding how the site is used and improving content. Where we rely on legitimate interests, we balance them against your rights and freedoms. You have the right to object at any time by contacting [email protected].
When you email us, processing is also necessary to respond to your request. Analytics data helps us see which topics readers value most, which in turn shapes the guides we write.
Sharing
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. Data may be shared with service providers who help us operate the site — hosting companies, analytics platforms and email services. These processors act on our instructions and under contract. Some of them may store data outside the UK; where that happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved under UK GDPR.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order or regulatory authority, or to protect the rights and safety of Nyde, our users or others.
Your controls
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification if information is inaccurate or incomplete
- Erasure in certain circumstances, such as when data is no longer needed
- Restriction of processing while a complaint is investigated
- Data portability — receiving your data in a structured format
- Objection to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected] with details of your request. We will respond within one month. If you believe we have handled your data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Email correspondence is retained for up to two years to maintain a record of editorial discussions and reader feedback. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised after 26 months. Once the retention period ends, data is securely deleted.
Minors
Nyde is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently gathered data from a child, contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The revised version will be posted on this page with the date of the update. Continued use of the site after changes are published means you accept the updated terms.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or to make a data request, email [email protected]. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
This is an information site. We do not sell any goods or services.
Jack Dean