Hatmatic
Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Hatmatic handles reader data for an affiliate editorial site.
Controller
Hatmatic is the controller for personal data collected through this website. Contact: contact@hatmatic.co.uk.
Information we may process
We may process technical information such as IP-derived region, device and browser details, pages visited, referral URLs, cookie identifiers, analytics events, email messages you send us, correction requests and records needed to keep the site secure.
How we use information
We use information to operate and secure the website, respond to messages, correct articles, measure readership, understand which pages are useful, prevent abuse, maintain backups, comply with legal obligations and improve the archive.
Lawful bases
For UK GDPR and EU GDPR purposes, we rely on legitimate interests for security, analytics, affiliate measurement and site improvement, consent where required for non-essential cookies, contract or pre-contract steps when responding to direct requests, and legal obligation where record keeping or compliance is required.
Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies, server logs, analytics tools and affiliate tracking technologies. Browser settings may let you block or delete cookies. Some affiliate links may use third-party cookies or similar identifiers after you leave Hatmatic.
Affiliate tracking and third-party websites
Affiliate links can send readers to third-party websites. Those websites have their own privacy notices, cookies, payment systems, delivery terms and customer service processes. Hatmatic does not control those third-party practices.
Sharing and processors
We may share limited information with hosting providers, analytics providers, security services, email services, affiliate networks, professional advisers or authorities where necessary. We do not sell personal information from this website.
International transfers
Some providers may process information outside the UK or EEA. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as adequacy regulations, standard contractual clauses or equivalent transfer protections.
Retention
We keep information only for as long as needed for the purpose collected, including security logs, analytics records, correspondence, legal compliance, backups and dispute handling. Retention periods vary by record type.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, request portability, withdraw consent and complain to a data protection authority. UK readers may contact the Information Commissioner's Office. EU/EEA readers may contact their local supervisory authority.
Updates
We may update this policy when the site, tracking, providers or legal requirements change. The current version is published on this page.