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At AJay Bennett Independent Media Journalism, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).
Who Are We.
AJay Bennett Independent Media Journalism is a personal media platform focusing on independent journalism and media analysis. We operate the website ajaybennett.com.
If you have any questions, you can reach us at:
Email: ajaybennettsocials@gmail.com
What Information We Collect.
We collect two types of data:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- When you use our contact form: name, email address, and your message.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referrer website
- Cookies (see below)
Legal Bases for Processing.
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to collect and use your personal data:
- Consent: When you submit your information through the contact form.
- Legitimate Interests: For basic analytics, website security, and improving our services.
- Legal Obligation: When necessary to comply with the law.
How We Use Your Data.
We use your data to:
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Monitor and analyze website performance
- Improve the quality of our content and user experience
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal data to anyone.
Your GDPR Rights (EU/UK Residents).
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccuracies in your data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at ajaybennettsocial@gmail.com
Cookies and Tracking Technologies.
We use cookies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Traffic analysis (e.g., Google Analytics)
Cookie Consent:
We use a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies in compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. You may also adjust your browser settings to block cookies.
International Data Transfers.
Your personal data may be stored or processed outside the UK or EU, including in the United States. Where such transfers occur, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your information.
Data Retention.
We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. After that, data is deleted or anonymized.
Data Security.
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including HTTPS encryption and secure storage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy.
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that we have, we will delete the data immediately.
Third-Party Websites.
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:
Email: ajaybennettsocials@gmail.com
