Privacy Statement (UK)

Last updated: 18 August 2026

Culture Explorer is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information that you provide when you use our website: culture-explorer.co.uk.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information we may collect

We may collect and process the following information when you use our website:

  • Personal details you provide (such as your name, email address, or other contact details) when subscribing to our newsletter, filling in forms, or contacting us directly.
  • Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information.
  • Usage data, including how you interact with our website, through analytics and cookies.

How we use your information

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide you with the services, content, or information you request.
  • To send you newsletters or updates if you have opted in.
  • To analyse website performance and improve our services.
  • To respond to your enquiries or feedback.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Legal basis for processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases when processing your personal data:

  • Consent – where you have given us permission (for example, signing up to a newsletter).
  • Contract – where processing is necessary for providing a service you have requested.
  • Legitimate interests – where it is necessary for us to operate and improve our website and services.
  • Legal obligation – where we must comply with a legal requirement.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyse traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Sharing your information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (such as email newsletter services or analytics platforms) that help us operate our website.
  • Where required by law or regulation.

All third parties are required to keep your information secure and to use it only for the purposes we specify.

Data retention

We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • The right to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • The right to restrict or object to processing.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.