Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Welcome to Rural Rebellion (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are a UK-based media brand focused on Rural Futures — including innovation in farming, off-grid technology, and rural revival.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website www.ruralrebellion.co.uk, subscribe to our content, or interact with us online.

2. Who We Are
Rural Rebellion is a media startup operating in the United Kingdom.
Email: [Insert contact email]
Website: www.ruralrebellion.co.uk

We are the “data controller” responsible for your personal information.

3. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

Name and contact details (e.g., email address) when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
Information you provide when commenting on articles, participating in surveys, or collaborating with us.

b) Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address, browser type, operating system
Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources
Cookie and analytics data (via tools such as Google Analytics)

c) Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how our website is used. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (if you have opted in)
Respond to messages or inquiries
Analyse website traffic and improve our content and user experience
Ensure website security and prevent fraud

We only process your data when we have a lawful basis, such as consent, legitimate interest, or contractual necessity.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your personal data is securely stored on servers located in the UK or EEA. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law.

6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our website (e.g., email marketing or analytics services). These third parties are bound by data protection agreements and cannot use your data for their own purposes.

7. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing of your data
Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert contact email].

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Rural Rebellion
Email: [Insert contact email]
Website: www.ruralrebellion.co.uk