General provisions
This policy explains how Common Thread Journal handles personal information when you read our pages, contact us or use an interactive feature. We aim to collect the minimum information needed to operate the publication. We do not sell personal data or use it for unrelated advertising.
Information we collect
If you contact us, we receive the name, email address and message you choose to provide. We may receive basic technical information such as browser type, device category, approximate location derived from an IP address and pages requested. This information is normally supplied by web servers and is used in aggregate. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this site.
Purposes and legal basis
Contact details are processed to answer questions, consider submissions and maintain correspondence. Technical data helps us protect the site, understand broken links and improve readability. Where applicable, processing is based on consent, performance of your request, our legitimate interest in security and publishing, or a legal obligation. You may withdraw consent at any time by writing to us.
Storage and protection
We retain correspondence for as long as reasonably necessary to handle the request and keep an accountable editorial record, normally no longer than 24 months unless a longer period is required by law. Access is limited to authorized team members. We use ordinary administrative, technical and organizational safeguards, including strong passwords, updates and restricted access. No online transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction or portability of your personal information, and you may object to processing. You may also complain to your local data protection authority. To make a request, contact [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before acting and will respond within the period required by applicable law.
Cookies and local storage
The site may use essential browser storage to remember your light or dark theme preference. Our simple reading counter may store a non-identifying count in local storage. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. You can clear storage through your browser settings; doing so may reset preferences.
Third-party resources
Some articles may link to external websites. Those sites have their own policies and security practices. We are not responsible for their content or processing. Please review their terms before submitting information. An external link does not imply endorsement of every statement or service on that site.
Children
This publication is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age required by local law. We do not knowingly request personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us so we can review and remove it where appropriate.
Questions and changes
Privacy questions can be sent to Common Thread Journal, 48 Lantern Street, Bristol, BS1 4QJ, United Kingdom, or [email protected]. We may update this policy when our practices or legal obligations change. The date above identifies the latest version. Continued use after an update means you have had an opportunity to review it.