Hamblin Vision Publishing
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18th December, 2025
Hamblin Vision Publishing (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website:
https://hamblinvisionpublishing.com
This policy is written in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Hamblin Vision Publishing is a UK-based independent publisher.
Contact details:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, you can contact us via the contact form on our website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible.
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:
- Contact information (such as your name and email address) if you choose to contact us via a form or subscribe to our mailing list
- Technical information about your visit, including:
- IP address (processed in anonymised form)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Approximate geographic location (e.g. country or region)
We do not collect or process payment information, as there is currently no e‑commerce functionality on this website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data only where necessary and for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries sent via our contact forms
- To manage our mailing list and send occasional updates (where you have explicitly opted in)
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its content and performance
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
4. Website Analytics (Matomo)
We use Matomo (formerly known as Piwik), a privacy‑focused website analytics tool, to help us understand how visitors use our site.
Matomo collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Referring websites
- Device and browser type
This data is processed in a way that minimises identification of individual visitors. IP addresses are anonymised, and the data is used solely for statistical and analytical purposes.
The analytics data is stored securely and is not shared with third parties.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to collect anonymous usage statistics.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They may include:
- Essential cookies required for the website to operate
- Analytics cookies used by Matomo to understand site usage
We intend to implement a cookie consent mechanism that will allow you to manage your cookie preferences.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (for example, joining a mailing list)
- Legitimate interests – for website analytics and site improvement, where this does not override your rights
- Legal obligation – where required by law
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 9).
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, 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 or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the website.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we operate. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
11. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
This Privacy Policy is intended to be clear, proportionate, and appropriate for the current functionality of the Hamblin Vision Publishing website.