Privacy policy.
Here's the short version: we collect as little data as we can get away with, we don't sell anything to anyone, and we won't pretend a cookie banner makes everything fine. What follows is the full list of what we do hold, why, and how to get your data out.
What this page covers in 30 seconds
- We're the data controller for signaldaily.co.uk. That's Daniel Benson in Herefordshire.
- We collect the minimum to run the site and the newsletter.
- We never sell, rent, or share your data for marketing.
- You can ask to see, export, or delete what we have — details below.
- Our only processors are the services that run the site itself (hosting, email delivery, analytics).
What we actually collect
| What | Why | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Login sessions, CSRF protection, your cookie preference, your language choice. The site stops working without these. | Session or up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Aggregated page views so we know which pieces land. No fingerprinting, no third-party ad networks. Opt-in via the cookie banner. | 30 days |
| Server logs | Request logs with IP + user agent, for abuse detection and debugging. Never sold, never joined with other data. | 14 days |
| Contact form submissions | Your name, email, and message, so we can reply. That's it. | Until the conversation ends, then deleted within 90 days |
| Newsletter sign-ups | Email address, subscribe date, and whether you've confirmed. For sending the newsletter and nothing else. | Until you unsubscribe |
| Comments (when enabled) | Your name, email, and comment text, so we can publish it under your name and moderate abuse. | As long as the comment is published |
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you can do all of the following. We'll respond to any request within 30 days and usually within 48 hours.
- See what we have on you. Email us and we'll send you every record tied to your email address.
- Correct anything wrong. Tell us what needs updating and we'll do it.
- Delete everything. We'll wipe your newsletter subscription, contact-form history, and comment history on request.
- Object to a use. If you don't like how we're using a specific thing, tell us and we'll stop.
- Export it. We'll send you a machine-readable copy of your data.
To exercise any of these, email [email protected].
Who else sees it
Three third parties, all processors bound by data-processing agreements:
- Hosting provider — serves the website and runs the database.
- Email delivery service — sends the newsletter and transactional emails. Sees your email address and the message.
- Analytics — counts visits when you've opted in. Sees an anonymised hit, not you personally.
No advertising networks. No "data partners". No affiliate networks receiving your address.
International transfers
Our hosting is in the EU. Newsletter delivery may route through the US under standard contractual clauses. Analytics data, when collected, stays in the EU.
Children
Signal Daily isn't directed at children under 13 and we don't knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If you are a parent and believe we have, email [email protected] and we'll delete it.
Cookies
Full breakdown on the cookie policy page. You can manage your preferences any time by clicking the small cookie icon in the bottom-right corner of any page.
Complaints
If you think we've mishandled your data, email us first — nine times out of ten we can fix it the same day. If you're still unhappy, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.
Data controller
Signal Daily · Daniel Benson · Herefordshire, United Kingdom · [email protected]
Changes to this policy
When we change anything on this page, we update the "Last reviewed" date below and, if the change is material, we email active newsletter subscribers before it takes effect. Last reviewed April 2026.