Last Updated: 21/05/2025

At PremenopauseTalks.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Premenopause Talks, a UK-based platform providing content and information related to women’s health, especially around perimenopause and menopause.

For any privacy-related concerns, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, username, or similar identifiers (if provided).
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, or mailing address (if submitted via forms).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and browsing behaviour.
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the site, clicks, and interactions.
  • Marketing & Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing from us and communication preferences.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your personal data through:

  • Forms you complete on our website.
  • Direct interactions such as email subscriptions, comments, or inquiries.
  • Cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that track how you use our website.
  • Third-party integrations (e.g., social media widgets or embedded content).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve our services and content.
  • Respond to your queries and provide customer support.
  • Send newsletters or health-related updates (only if you opt-in).
  • Monitor website usage and enhance user experience.
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following bases:

  • Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or submit forms.
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our site, ensure security, and understand user behaviour.
  • Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with laws or regulatory requirements.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting services, analytics tools).
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

7. Data Security

We take data security seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to processing or request restriction.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert contact email].

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyse website traffic and enhance your user experience.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (add this page if not yet created).

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites.

12. Updates to This Policy

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