Last updated: 6 May 2026
This privacy policy explains how UK Expat Daily, operated by Made in Graphic Ltd (the publisher), collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you visit ukexpatdaily.com. We are committed to compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information we collect
- Analytics data: When you visit the site we record anonymised information through Google Analytics 4: pages viewed, approximate location (country/region), device type, browser, and referring source. IP addresses are anonymised before storage.
- Comments: If you leave a comment, your name, email address, and IP are stored to enable moderation and spam protection (Akismet).
- Newsletter (if enabled): Your email address and subscription preferences are stored by our email service provider for the sole purpose of sending the newsletter you requested.
- Server logs: Our hosting provider keeps standard server logs for security and abuse prevention; these are rotated and deleted regularly.
2. How we use the information
- To understand which content readers find useful and improve our editorial focus
- To moderate comments and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- To deliver the newsletter you have subscribed to (if applicable)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data. We do not share it with third parties except: (a) the analytics, hosting, and security providers listed below, strictly for the purposes above; (b) where required by law.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies for essential site functionality, anonymous analytics, and (eventually) advertising via Google AdSense. See our Cookie Policy for the full list and how to opt out.
4. Third-party services we use
- Google Analytics 4 — site analytics (anonymised). Google privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense (planned) — contextual advertising. Personalised ads can be opted out at adssettings.google.com.
- Cloudflare (if active) — DNS and security
- Hostinger — hosting infrastructure (UK / EU servers)
- Akismet — comment spam protection
- Wordfence — security firewall
5. Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion (the right to be forgotten)
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Data portability where applicable
- Withdraw consent at any time (newsletter unsubscribe link, cookie banner)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month.
6. Data retention
Analytics data is retained for 14 months. Comments are retained while the article is published unless you request deletion. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
7. Children
Our content is not aimed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be notified via the site.
9. Contact
Made in Graphic Ltd
Email: [email protected]
