Our Privacy Policy
We believe that trust is the foundation of any genuine community, and we hold the trust of our UK readers as sacred as the legacy of modern-day Native Americans that we document here. Our team knows that privacy is a sign of respect, and we are committed to being transparent about how we handle your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
When you engage with our stories about Exiled NDNZ, we gather a small amount of information to keep the conversation flowing and the site running smoothly. We only collect what is necessary to facilitate your participation and protect our platform.
Personal data you provide voluntarily
If you leave a comment, we ask for your name and email address. This fosters real dialogue among readers who care about contemporary Native American art. Your name appears publicly, but your email remains private and is never displayed.
Automatically collected technical data
Like standard UK blogs, our system receives your IP address and browser user agent string when you visit. This technical data helps our team identify patterns and troubleshoot issues, ensuring our message reaches you without interruption.
2. Cookies and Tracking
Our site uses small text files on your device to create a smoother browsing experience. We respect your autonomy and want you to feel in control of these settings.
Essential functional cookies
We set temporary cookies to determine if your browser accepts them, and use a persistent cookie to save login details and display preferences when you interact with comment sections. These contain no personal data and are discarded once you close your browser.
Managing your cookie preferences
To comply with UK ICO guidelines, we have integrated a CookieYes consent banner that greets you on your first visit. This tool allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies with a single click, and you can revisit your preferences anytime via the widget on your screen.
3. Analytics and Performance
We measure how readers interact with our narratives to understand which stories resonate most. Our approach respects your privacy while giving our team the insights needed to grow.
How we measure site traffic
We rely on Google Analytics 4 to track aggregated visitor behaviour, such as which articles are read most frequently and how long visitors stay. This helps us understand our audience without intruding on your individual experience.
Anonymized data processing
We have activated IP anonymization to protect our UK visitors. Your full IP address is never stored, and the data we see is stripped of any identifying markers that could be traced back to you personally.
4. Third-Party Services
To keep our platform secure and discussions free from spam, we rely on carefully chosen partners who share our commitment to data protection. These services operate under their own privacy frameworks, aligned with UK standards.
Spam detection and security
Our comment sections are shielded by Automattic’s Akismet, an automated filtering service that scans submissions for malicious content. The information captured during this check is processed according to Automattic’s privacy policy, designed to meet UK GDPR requirements.
Embedded content from other websites
Occasionally, our articles may include embedded videos or images from trusted platforms. When you interact with that content, it behaves exactly as if you had visited the original source website, which may collect data and use its own cookies.
5. Your UK GDPR Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you hold specific rights over the personal data our team processes. We want you to feel empowered to exercise these rights without hesitation.
Access and portability
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you in a structured, machine-readable format. If you would like to see what information is attached to your comments, simply reach out and we will provide a full export promptly.
Withdrawal of consent
You may withdraw your consent for us to process your data at any time. If you feel we have not handled your request appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.
6. Data Retention and Security
We believe keeping your data indefinitely without a clear purpose is unnecessary, and we have structured our retention policies to reflect that principle. Your information is a responsibility, not a commodity.
How long we keep your information
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognise and approve follow-up responses automatically. Analytics data is anonymised and stored for twenty-six months before being automatically deleted.
Our security measures
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to anyone. Our team stores your information securely using encrypted connections and access controls, holding it only until you ask us to remove it or the retention window expires.
7. How to Reach Our Team
Behind every article and policy update is a small group of real people passionate about modern-day Native Americans and this project. We welcome your questions and want to make reaching us straightforward.
Contacting the data controller
For all privacy inquiries or data access requests, email our team at [email protected]. We read every message and treat each one with the care it deserves.
Response times for UK inquiries
We aim to acknowledge all privacy-related requests within seventy-two hours and provide a full resolution within one calendar month, as outlined by the UK GDPR. If a request is particularly complex, we will keep you informed of any necessary delays.
Our team remains dedicated to documenting the vibrant legacy of Exiled NDNZ while upholding the highest standards of transparency and data protection for our UK readers. Honouring the stories of modern-day Native Americans means honouring the people who read them, and we will continue to safeguard your personal data with integrity.