Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Stride Magazine (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect the information you provide when visiting www.stridemagazine.org.uk or subscribing to our newsletter.

As a publication funded by the Scottish Government and supported by charitable partners, we adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a) Personal information you provide directly:

Name and email address when subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or submitting content.
Other details you choose to provide when interacting with Stride Magazine.

b) Technical information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Collected via cookies and analytics tools to help improve the website and user experience.

c) Information from third-party services:

Social media profiles if you interact with Stride Magazine content on platforms such as Instagram, Bluesky, or LinkedIn.

2. How we use your information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide newsletters, updates and communications about Stride Magazine.
To respond to enquiries, feedback or content submissions.
To analyse website usage and improve our services.
To comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements to our funders.
To meet our public interest obligations as a government-supported and charitable publication.

We only process your personal data when there is a valid legal basis, including your consent, legitimate interests or compliance with legal obligations.

3. Newsletter and email communications

We will only send newsletters if you have explicitly consented to receive them.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter or by contacting us directly.
Your email address is used solely for the purpose of delivering newsletters and updates from Stride Magazine.

4. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyse website traffic and user behaviour.
Remember your preferences.
Deliver relevant content and improve site functionality.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may reduce website functionality. Our cookie use is compliant with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

5. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share personal data with:

Service providers who help us operate the website, send newsletters, or provide analytics.
Funders and partners only as required for reporting purposes (aggregated data where possible).
Legal authorities if required by law.

All third-party partners and service providers are contractually obligated to protect personal data and comply with UK GDPR.

6. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.
Newsletter subscriber data will be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. for newsletters).
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data rights have been breached.

To exercise any of these rights contact us at: [email protected].

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

9. Third party links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their policies before submitting any personal information.