Last updated: June 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Living Sports Magazine Ltd. ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you use our website: www.livingsports.com. We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Who We Are

Living Sports Magazine Ltd. is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Registered Address: N/A
Email: hello@livingsports.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Email address: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Technical data: Such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed — collected via Google Analytics.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data or information from children.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your explicit consent).
  • To analyse website traffic and usage through Google Analytics to improve our services.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, our lawful bases are:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscription and marketing emails via Mailchimp.
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and performance monitoring via Google Analytics.

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting hello@livingsports.com.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties:

  • Google Analytics: To analyse website performance.
  • Mailchimp: To manage and send newsletter communications.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party providers (e.g., Google, Mailchimp) may transfer your data outside the UK. When this occurs, appropriate safeguards (such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

  • Newsletter data: Retained until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe.
  • Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default period) or as required for statistical purposes.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request erasure ("right to be forgotten").
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@livingsports.com.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including secure servers, encryption, and access controls.

10. Children's Data

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. The updated version will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Living Sports Magazine Ltd.
Website: www.livingsports.com
Email: hello@livingsports.com