GDPR Policy

Introduction

Welcome to thinkingsociologically.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Who We Are

thinkingsociologically.com is a UK-based website offering engaging and original content. Our website address is https://thinkingsociologically.com

Data We Collect

We are committed to collecting and using minimal data. The data we collect includes:

1. Email Addresses: When you subscribe to our content, we collect your email address to provide you with updates.
2. Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand website usage and improve user experience. These tools collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing behavior. This data is anonymized and aggregated whenever possible.

Why We Collect Your Data

We collect your data for the following purposes:

1. To send you subscription emails if you opt in.
2. To analyze website performance and improve content using analytics tools.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: For email subscriptions, we process your data based on your explicit consent.
• Legitimate Interests: For website analytics, we process anonymized data to improve our services and website performance.

How We Store Your Data

• Email Data: Stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We will retain your email address until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics Data: Handled by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity in compliance with their privacy policies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity process anonymized data on our behalf.

Your GDPR Rights

As an EU or UK resident, you have the following rights:

1. Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
2. Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Erasure: Request that we delete your data, where applicable.
4. Restrict Processing: Limit the use of your data.
5. Data Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service.
6. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]

Cookies

We use cookies for analytics purposes. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

For more information on how our analytics providers handle data, please review their privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Microsoft Clarity: https://clarity.microsoft.com/terms

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure compliance with legal requirements and reflect changes in our practices. Please review this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]

Effective Date: 18 February 2025