Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

At The Social And (thesocialand.co.uk), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have, in plain English, not legal jargon.

1. Who We Are

The Social And is a blog website operated from the United Kingdom. For any privacy-related queries, you can contact us via our Contact page.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

Information you give us directly — such as your name and email address when you submit a contact form or sign up for a newsletter.
Usage data — including pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs, collected via analytics tools (such as Google Analytics).
Cookies — small files placed on your device that help us understand how our site is used. See our Cookie section below for more detail.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Respond to your enquiries and messages
Send newsletters or updates (only if you’ve opted in)
Improve the performance and content of our website
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include essential cookies (required for the site to function) and analytical cookies (to help us understand visitor behaviour).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools including but not limited to Google Analytics, social media plugins, and advertising networks. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to check back periodically.