Last updated: 23 September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how PeoplePedia (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit peoplepedia.co.uk. We are committed to handling your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
When you browse our site, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited and time spent on the site. If you contact us by email or through a form, we collect the details you choose to share, such as your name, email address and message. If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address and the content of your comment.
How We Use Your Information
We use this information to run and improve the website, understand which content is useful to readers, respond to your messages, moderate comments, keep the site secure, and, where applicable, show advertising. We rely on our legitimate interests to operate the site and on your consent for non-essential cookies.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details and how to manage your choices.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third parties such as web hosting providers, analytics services (for example Google Analytics) and advertising partners (for example Google AdSense). These providers may process data on our behalf or set their own cookies, and they have their own privacy policies. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share it with service providers who help us run the site, or where required by law.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes described here. Emails are usually kept for up to two years, and comments are kept while they remain published.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict its processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, email peoplepedia@gmail.com. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Information About Public Figures
Our biographies contain information about public figures drawn from publicly available sources. If you are featured on our site and want to ask about or object to information we publish, please contact us at peoplepedia@gmail.com and we will review your request.
Children
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the date it was last updated.