Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Welcome to The Bryn Review (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit our website bryndarland.co.uk (“Site”).

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

This includes information you voluntarily submit, such as:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Details included in contact form submissions

  • Comments made on blog posts

  • Any other information you choose to provide

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the Site, certain data is automatically collected, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visit

  • Referring URLs

This information helps us analyze website performance and improve the user experience.

c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Understand how visitors use our content

  • Remember user preferences

  • Support analytics tools

You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but doing so may affect certain features of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Site

  • To respond to your messages or inquiries

  • To improve content, layout, and user experience

  • To analyze website performance and visitor behaviour

  • To send opt-in newsletters or updates (only with your consent)

  • To ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activity

  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the UK, EU, and EEA, we process personal data under these lawful bases:

  • Consent — when you voluntarily provide information.

  • Legitimate Interests — website analytics, security, and improvements.

  • Legal Obligation — when required to store data for compliance purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties that help us operate the Site, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Spam-filtering services

  • Newsletter or email service providers (if applicable)

These third parties only access the information necessary to perform their services and may not use it for any other purposes.

We do not share personal information with unrelated third parties unless required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Maintain accurate analytics

  • Comply with legal requirements

Different types of data may be stored for different durations, but we strive to keep data only as long as needed.

6. Rights of Users (GDPR, UK & Global Rights)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain types of data processing

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

We honour these rights wherever applicable.

To exercise these rights, please visit our Contact Us page and submit your request.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country.
We ensure that all transfers comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR standards.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age allowed in your region).
We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Security of Your Information

We use reasonable technical and organizational protections to safeguard your data.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make a data request, please visit our Contact Us page and submit your message there.