UK GDPR Compliance
Wine Geek Confessions is committed to respecting your data protection rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we comply with the law and how you can exercise your rights as a data subject.
Scope and Applicability
The UK GDPR applies to the processing of personal data of individuals in the UK. While Wine Geek Confessions does not collect personal information through registration or accounts, we may process limited personal data through automated means such as website analytics, cookies, and server logs. This page outlines how we handle such data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access – You can request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
- Right to rectification – You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure – You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing – You can request we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object – You can object to our processing of your data, including profiling and direct marketing.
- Right not to be subject to automated decision-making – We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
How We Comply
We do not store personal data in databases or user accounts. Any personal data collected (e.g., IP addresses via analytics, cookie identifiers) is processed anonymously where possible, retained only for as long as necessary, and protected by technical safeguards. We conduct regular reviews of our data processing activities to ensure ongoing compliance.
Data We Process
The only personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymised where possible)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics
- Server logs containing browser type, access times, and pages visited
This data is used solely for website functionality, performance monitoring, and understanding audience preferences.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on our legitimate interests in maintaining and improving our website’s performance and user experience, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms. We do not rely on consent for analytics cookies where they are strictly necessary or non-intrusive.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your name, email address, and a clear description of your request. We will respond without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
We aim to respond to all requests within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by up to two additional months and will inform you within one month of receipt of your request.
No Discrimination Policy
You will not be denied access to our content or services, charged fees, or treated differently for exercising your rights under UK GDPR.
Updates and Changes
We may update this page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be available here, with the effective date clearly stated.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this compliance page or wish to make a complaint, please contact:
Owen Blackwood
159 Wilson St, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia
[email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.
