1. Introduction

Welcome to The Albion Post. Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines the types of information we may collect from visitors to our website, how that information is used, and the steps we take to keep it safe. By continuing to use thealbionpost.com, you agree to the practices described in this document.

We are committed to handling all visitor data with care, transparency, and full respect for your rights. This policy applies solely to information collected through our website and does not extend to third-party websites we may link to.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you provide voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you browse our site.

Information you provide:

• Your name and email address if you submit a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter
• Any message or content you send to us directly

Information collected automatically:

• Your IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

3. How We Use Your Information

Any information we collect is used strictly to operate, improve, and maintain this website. Specifically, we use it to:

• Understand how visitors interact with our content and improve the reader experience
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact page
• Send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Monitor website performance and detect technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations where applicable

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

We have no control over the content of third-party advertisements displayed on our site, and their appearance does not constitute an endorsement by The Albion Post.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. The Albion Post uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies — to understand visitor behaviour and improve our content (via Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies — to serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Functional cookies — to remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which content is most useful and how we can improve the overall experience. Google Analytics collects data such as page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Third-Party Links

Our articles and pages may contain links to external websites for your convenience and reference. Once you leave thealbionpost.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. The Albion Post is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are kept only as long as needed to respond to your enquiry. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google’s data retention policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Albion Post is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to remove that information from our records.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.