Privacy Policy

Thames Life Magazine – Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06 March 2026

Thames Life Magazine (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, view our digital magazine, or contact us through our enquiry form. It also includes information about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Enquiry Form

When you submit a question or message through our website, we collect:

Your email address
Your message or enquiry

We use this information solely to respond to your request.

Your email address is not used for marketing unless you explicitly opt in, and it is never shared with third parties except where required by law.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect technical information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Analytics data is anonymous and does not identify you personally.

C. Information Collected Through the Heyzine Flipbook

When you view our embedded digital magazine, your device connects directly to Heyzine’s servers. Heyzine may collect:

IP address
Browser and device type
Basic interaction data (e.g., pages viewed within the flipbook)

Some of these cookies are essential for the flipbook to display correctly.
Non‑essential cookies only load if you give consent through our cookie banner.

You can read more in Heyzine’s own privacy and cookie policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries submitted through our website
Ensure our website and flipbook function correctly
Improve site performance and user experience
Understand how visitors use our pages
Maintain website security and prevent misuse

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies to operate effectively and to help us understand how visitors use our content. This includes:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website and flipbook to function.
These do not require consent.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences (e.g., viewing mode, cookie settings).
These require consent.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site and flipbook.
These require consent.

Third‑Party Cookies (Heyzine)

Used to display our digital magazine.
Some are essential; others require consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in our footer.

For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Legitimate interests – for essential cookies, website operation, and responding to enquiries
Consent – for analytics, functional, and non‑essential third‑party cookies
Legal obligation – where we must retain or share information to comply with the law

5. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary:

Enquiry form submissions – retained only until your query has been resolved
Analytics data – retained according to our analytics provider’s standard retention periods
Cookie preferences – retained until you change or clear them

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including:

Secure servers
Limited access controls
Encryption where appropriate
Regular security reviews

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for non‑essential cookies
Object to certain types of processing
Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and magazine are not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our services. The latest version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

hello@thameslifemagazine.co.uk