Who we are
This website is operated by RegTech Post (regtechpost.com). For data protection enquiries, contact us at newsletter@regtechpost.com.
What data we collect and why
Newsletter signup forms We collect your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter via the signup forms on our site. We use this to send you our weekly newsletter. The lawful basis for this processing is consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing using the link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.
Contact forms When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. We use this information to respond to your enquiry. The lawful basis is legitimate interest (responding to communications directed at us).
Website analytics We use anonymised usage data including pages visited, referring sites, browser type, and approximate location (country level). This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve our content. The lawful basis is legitimate interest.
Cookies Our site uses cookies that are essential for the site to function, including WordPress session cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
How we store your data
Newsletter subscriber email addresses are stored securely within our WordPress installation via WPForms. Contact form submissions are stored in the same way.
Transactional emails (such as form confirmations) are delivered via Brevo (Sendinblue). Brevo processes email addresses solely for the purpose of delivering these messages on our behalf and is bound by a data processing agreement.
How long we keep your data
Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months.
Third-party services
We use a limited number of third-party service providers to operate this website, including hosting, email delivery, and analytics. These providers process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements and safeguards.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
International transfers
Where data is processed outside the UK by our service providers, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy regulations are in place.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
