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Privacy Policy

Last updated 10 March 2026

Introduction

This policy explains how Bannermedia Ltd processes personal data in connection with lowdown.today. We operate under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our approach is to collect as little data as possible.

Data Controller

The data controller is Bannermedia Ltd (company number 13237724), registered in England and Wales. Registered address: 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU. For privacy enquiries, contact privacy@lowdown.today.

What We Collect

Lowdown has no user accounts in its current form. We do not collect names, email addresses, or payment details. We do process:

  • Analytics data: via Umami (self-hosted, cookie-free, no personal data);
  • Server logs: IP addresses and request metadata, retained for 30 days then deleted;
  • Correspondence: if you contact us voluntarily, we retain your message and contact details for the duration of our response and up to 12 months thereafter.

Cookies

We do not use cookies. Umami operates without cookies or any persistent tracking. See our cookies policy for full details.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process server logs on the basis of legitimate interest in operating and securing the service (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR). Correspondence is processed on the basis of your consent in contacting us (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).

Data Storage and Sovereignty

All data is stored within the European Union. We do not transfer personal data to the United States or any country outside the UK or EU.

Analytics

We self-host our analytics on EU infrastructure. All analytics data stays within our own systems; it is not shared with any third party. No cookies, no personal data collected.

Third-Party Services

We use EU-based infrastructure and content delivery providers. No personal data is shared with any third party.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: 30 days then deleted
  • Correspondence: 12 months after resolution
  • Analytics: aggregated and non-identifiable; no retention limit applies

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to: access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@lowdown.today. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.

Children

Lowdown is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.

Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact privacy@lowdown.today.