Who We Are
The Grafter operates at thegrafter.uk. We are a UK-based publishing project providing free financial education content. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: hello@thegrafter.uk
What Data We Collect
When you sign up through our website, we collect:
- Your email address
- The date and time you signed up
- Basic technical data such as your browser type and approximate location (country level), collected automatically by our email platform
We do not collect your name, address, phone number, or any financial information unless you voluntarily provide it.
How We Use Your Data
We use your email address to:
- Send you the free guide you requested
- Send occasional emails with useful content related to earning extra income in the UK
- Improve our content based on open and click data (aggregated, not individual)
We will never use your data for anything other than the above without asking your explicit permission first.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data on the basis of consent. By entering your email address and clicking submit, you are giving us permission to contact you with the guide and related content. You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing.
Who We Share Your Data With
We use Mailchimp (operated by Intuit Inc.) to store and manage our email list. Your email address is stored on Mailchimp's servers. Mailchimp is GDPR compliant. You can read their privacy policy at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any other third parties.
Meta Pixel
We use the Meta Pixel on our website. This is a small piece of code that allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our website. The Meta Pixel may collect data including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is processed by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. in accordance with their data policy. You can opt out of Meta's use of cookies via your Facebook ad settings.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your email address on our list for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your data is removed from our active list within 30 days. You can request complete deletion at any time by emailing hello@thegrafter.uk.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a UK or EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate data
- Delete your data (the "right to be forgotten")
- Restrict how we process your data
- Withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@thegrafter.uk.
Cookies
Our website uses minimal cookies — primarily those set by the Meta Pixel described above. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes beyond Meta. By using our website, you consent to this use of cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify subscribers of any significant changes via email. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.
Contact Us
For any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact: hello@thegrafter.uk