Last updated: January 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by PregnancySicknessSuport.org.uk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Data We Collect
Information You Provide
- Newsletter subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Contact form / email: If you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Story submissions: If you share your story, we collect the information you choose to provide. We will never publish identifying details without your explicit consent.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how our site is used. This may include pages visited, time on site, and referring pages. We do not track individual users across websites.
- Cookies: We use only essential cookies required for the website to function. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.
- Server logs: Our web server automatically records your IP address, browser type, and pages requested. These logs are used for security and performance purposes and are deleted regularly.
How We Use Your Data
- To send you our newsletter (if you have subscribed)
- To respond to your enquiries
- To publish your story (only with your explicit written consent)
- To improve our website and content
- To ensure the security and performance of our website
Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and story publications are based on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
- Legitimate interest: Website analytics and security measures are based on our legitimate interest in maintaining a safe, effective website.
- Contractual necessity: Responding to your enquiries is necessary to fulfil your request.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Email service providers (for newsletters), web hosting providers. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our users.
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Contact enquiries are retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
- Server logs are retained for up to 30 days.
- Published stories are retained indefinitely unless you request removal.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Ask us to delete your data (the "right to be forgotten").
- Restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.