Privacy Policy for broadsheet.co
(Operated by Bailey Marketing Ltd.)
Last Updated: November 9, 2025
We are Bailey Marketing Ltd. ("we", "us", "our"), the operators of the website broadsheet.co. We are registered in the UK and our company number is 16762145.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. What Data We Collect and Why
We only collect the data we need.
| What We Collect | How We Get It | Why We Collect It (Our "Lawful Basis") |
|---|---|---|
| Comment Data: Your name, email address, and your comment. | When you voluntarily leave a comment. | To allow you to interact with our site and prevent spam. (Our lawful basis: Legitimate Interest) |
| Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, and device type. | Automatically, when you browse our site. | To improve our website's performance and security. (Our lawful basis: Legitimate Interest) |
| Cookie Data: Information collected via cookies. | Automatically, when you browse our site. | To make our site work, analyse traffic, and (for affiliate links) to earn commissions. (Our lawful basis: Consent) |
We do not collect any sensitive personal data (like health or political information) and we do not collect payment information.
2. How We Use Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use them for:
- Analytics: To understand how people use our site (e.g., using Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Links: To track clicks from our site to a retailer's site.
You will be asked for consent to use non-essential cookies via a pop-up banner when you first visit our site.
3. Affiliate Links
Our website is funded by affiliate commissions. This means when you click a link for a product or service, you may be sent to a retailer's website.
A cookie is used to track that you came from our site. If you then buy something, we earn a small commission. This does not cost you anything extra.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in these specific cases:
- Affiliate Networks: Anonymised or aggregated data to verify clicks and sales.
- Analytics Providers: (e.g., Google) To help us understand site traffic.
- Hosting & Security: With our website host and security providers to keep the site running and safe.
- Legal Obligation: If we are required by UK law to do so.
5. Your Data Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights over your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can ask for a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can ask us to delete your data (e.g., a comment).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to temporarily stop using your data.
- Right to Object: You can object to us using your data for our legitimate interests.
To use any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.
6. Data Security & International Transfers
We take reasonable steps to protect your data.
Some of our service providers (like Google Analytics) may be based outside the UK. When data is transferred, we ensure legal safeguards are in place (like Standard Contractual Clauses) that meet UK standards.
7. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or want to exercise your rights, please email us at:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). You can do so at www.ico.org.uk.