Privacy Policy

Cromer Media

Last updated: February 2026

Cromer Media respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with this website.

This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Cromer Media is operated by Andreas Yiasimi, based in Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK.

For the purposes of data protection law, Cromer Media is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact details:
Email: andreas@cromermedia.com
Telephone: 01263 669345
Location: Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal data necessary to operate this website and communicate with you.

This may include:

  • Contact information you provide voluntarily (such as name, email address, phone number)

  • Subscription information if you sign up to receive updates

  • Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps (via server logs)

  • Communications sent to us by email or via website forms

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Collect Information

Personal data may be collected when:

  • You contact us by email or phone

  • You submit a form or subscribe to updates on the website

  • You browse the website (technical data collected automatically by the hosting server)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data only where legally permitted and for clear purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries or messages

  • Managing subscriptions and sending requested updates

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving the website

  • Understanding website performance and visibility in search engines

  • Preventing misuse, spam, or security issues

We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have actively subscribed or contacted us

  • Legitimate interests – for operating, securing, and improving the website

  • Legal obligation – where required to comply with applicable law

You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Subscriptions and Email Communication

If you subscribe via the website, we will store your email address for the purpose of sending updates you have requested.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails or by contacting us directly.

  • Subscription data is not shared or sold to third parties.

7. Cookies and Technical Data

This website uses essential cookies and standard server technologies required for basic operation.

We may also use tools that provide aggregated, non-identifying performance data, such as Google Search Console, to understand how the site appears in search results.

We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioural tracking.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

We use trusted service providers only where necessary, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email service providers (for direct communication)

  • Search performance tools such as Google Search Console

  • SEO tools such as Rank Math (which operates within WordPress and does not collect personal user data)

These services process data only as required to provide their function and in accordance with UK GDPR.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact and subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Technical logs are retained for security and operational purposes for a limited time

  • Emails and correspondence are retained only as long as reasonably required

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your data has been handled, you have the right to complain to the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: ico.org.uk

We encourage you to contact us first so we can address any concerns.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or how Cromer Media operates. The latest version will always be published on this page.