Last updated: [24.03.26]

Imagine respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.

 

Who we are

Imagine is a digital editorial platform covering fashion, culture and creative practice. If you have questions about this policy, contact:

Email: info@imaginemagazine.co
Controller: Imagine Everything Ltd (or your operating entity)

 

What data we collect

We may collect the following information:

• contact details you provide when subscribing to newsletters or making enquiries
• technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
• analytics data about how visitors use the website

We do not intentionally collect special category data unless you choose to provide it.

 

How we use your data

We use personal information to:

• send newsletters or editorial updates you have requested
• respond to enquiries or submissions
• improve the website and reader experience
• understand audience engagement
• maintain site security

We only process data where there is a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR.

Depending on how you interact with us, these include:

• Consent – where you have given clear permission, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive communications
• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, including improving our website, understanding audience engagement, and maintaining site security, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights
• Legal obligation – where we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements

Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

 

Newsletter subscriptions

If you sign up to receive updates from Imagine, we store your email address securely and only use it for editorial communications. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

 

Sharing your data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers such as:

• Google Analytics
• Mailchimp

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting or reporting requirements.

Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Analytics data is retained for a limited period and then anonymised or deleted.

The aforementioned partners process data only on our behalf.

 

Cookies and analytics

Imagine Magazine uses cookies to understand how readers interact with the site. See our Cookies Policy for more information.

 

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Restrict processing of your data where applicable
• Object to processing where we rely on legitimate interests
• Request data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your data
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (such as newsletter subscriptions)
• Right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@imaginemagazine.co

 

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect legal or editorial developments.