The GIFTED Journal’s Privacy Policy
Last Updated:03/07/2026
At The GIFTED Journal, we believe trust is built through openness, transparency and respect. This extends not only to the stories we publish, but also to the way we collect, use and protect your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit www.thegiftedjournal.com, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
The GIFTED Journal is an independent online publication exploring culture, creativity, music, ideas and contemporary society.
Through interviews, features, essays and editorial content, we seek to encourage thoughtful conversation and celebrate creativity in its many forms.
The GIFTED Journal is published by Gifted, by Nature Ltd, which acts as the data controller for the personal information collected through this website.
Company Number: 12351240
Registered Office: The Exchange, Somerset House, London, WC2R 1LA
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.
Information We Collect
We only collect information necessary to operate the publication, communicate with readers and improve the experience of our website.
Depending on how you interact with The GIFTED Journal, this may include:
Information You Provide
This includes information you choose to share with us, such as:
Your name
Your email address
Information submitted through our contact form
Your email address when subscribing to our newsletter
You are never required to provide more information than is necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit.
This may include:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring websites
This information helps us understand how readers use the publication and how we can continue improving it.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries.
Publish and distribute our newsletter where you have subscribed.
Improve our editorial content and website experience.
Analyse readership and website performance.
Maintain the security and reliability of the website.
Comply with legal obligations where required.
We do not sell your personal information.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent
Where you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise request communications from us.
Legitimate Interests
To publish, improve and protect our website and editorial content, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to process personal information to comply with applicable laws.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to provide essential functionality, improve website performance and better understand how readers interact with our content.
For more detailed information about the cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.
Analytics
We currently use services including:
Google Analytics
Squarespace Analytics
Google Search Console
These services help us understand how readers discover and use our publication, allowing us to improve both our editorial content and the overall user experience.
Advertising
The GIFTED Journal may display advertising provided through trusted advertising partners, including Google AdSense.
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to display advertisements that are relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising.
Where required by law, we will request your consent before non-essential advertising cookies are placed on your device.
Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we use Squarespace Email Campaigns to manage email communications.
We will only send editorial updates, newsletters and other communications where you have chosen to receive them.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
Embedded Content
Some articles may include content provided by third-party platforms, including:
YouTube
Vimeo
Spotify
Instagram
These services may collect information about your interaction with embedded content and may place cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Sharing Your Information
We only share personal information where necessary to operate our publication or provide our services.
This may include trusted providers such as:
Squarespace
Google
Squarespace Email Campaigns
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Some of the organisations we work with may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Respond to enquiries.
Manage newsletter subscriptions.
Improve the publication.
Meet legal or regulatory obligations.
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Keeping Your Information Secure
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, loss or misuse.
While we take security seriously, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed towards children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our publication, website functionality or legal obligations.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact:
The GIFTED Journal
Published by Gifted, by Nature Ltd
Website: https://www.thegiftedjournal.com
Email: info@thegiftedjournal.com
Postal Address: The Exchange, Somerset House, London, WC2R 1LA