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Privacy policy UK
Your privacy matters at Peak Forge Ltd.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you read our innovation news, contact us, subscribe to communications or contribute an idea.
Last updated: 21 February 2025
Clear information. Practical choices.
We handle personal data in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
01 / The basics
Privacy at Peak Forge Ltd.
Peak Forge Ltd. publishes news and analysis about ideas, research and technology. We only ask for information that helps us run this website, respond to you or send communications you have requested.
This page is for visitors, newsletter subscribers, contributors, partners and people who use our contact form. Questions about this policy can be sent to our contact page.
Keep this page for reference.
02 / Information we receive
What we collect
The details depend on how you use the site. We keep collection focused.
Newsletter details
Your email address, subscription status and communication preferences when you sign up for our technology newsletter.
Technical information
Our systems may record your IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited and approximate visit times.
Contact form records
We keep the message and related correspondence so we can answer accurately and maintain a record of the request.
03 / Cookies policy
Cookies and tracking
Small files help the website remember settings and understand which pages need attention. You can manage them through your browser.
Your choice is respected.
| Category | Purpose | Your control |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Supports page security, navigation and basic site functions. | These are needed for the website to work. |
| Analytics | Shows which pages are visited and where the site can be clearer. | You can refuse analytics cookies in your browser settings. |
| Functional | Remembers choices such as display or communication preferences. | Clear saved cookies or change browser permissions at any time. |
Third-party tools may set cookies when they provide analytics, email delivery or other site services. Their own privacy notices apply. Your browser help pages explain how to block, remove or review cookies.
04 / Your choices
Your rights under UK GDPR
You can ask what we hold about you and how we use it. We aim to respond within one month.
- Access: ask for a copy of your personal information.
- Rectification: ask us to correct information that is wrong or incomplete.
- Erasure: ask us to remove information when there is no valid reason to retain it.
- Restriction: ask us to limit how we use your information while a concern is checked.
- Portability: ask for certain information in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct communications.
Send a rights request to [email protected]. We may need to confirm your identity before responding.
We retain information only for as long as it supports the stated purpose, meets a legal duty or helps resolve a dispute. You can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
05 / Responsible handling
Who we share data with
Peak Forge Ltd. does not sell personal information. Sharing is limited to what a task requires.
Service providers
Email delivery, hosting and analytics providers may process data under contract and our instructions.
Legal duties
We may disclose information when a court, regulator or law enforcement body requires it.
International transfers
If a provider processes data outside the UK, we use the safeguards required by data protection law.
Security
Access is limited to people and providers who need the information for a stated task.
Need a clear answer?
Ask about your information
Contact Peak Forge Ltd. with a privacy question, a rights request or a concern about a message you received.