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The Wider Context (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates thewidercontext.com. The website is owned by Zach Eritson.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
The Wider Context is an independent digital publication sharing in-depth articles and practical guides across life, money, work, technology, culture, society, and modern life.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the data controller is:
Zach Eritson
Trading as: The Wider Context
Website: https://thewidercontext.com
Email: [contact email]
We collect only limited personal data.
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:
We may collect limited technical and usage information through analytics tools, including:
We use this information to understand how visitors use the website and to improve content, performance, and user experience.
If you contact us by email or another communication channel, we may collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and message.
We may use your personal data to:
We do not sell your personal data.
Where UK or EU data protection law applies, we process personal data on the following bases:
You may withdraw consent to newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us.
Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites function, remember preferences, or understand visitor activity.
The Wider Context may use:
We may use third-party analytics providers such as [analytics provider, e.g. Google Analytics, Plausible, or Vercel Analytics].
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies or using non-essential analytics technologies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie preference tool provided on our website.
Please note that blocking some cookies may affect certain website features.
We may use trusted third-party providers to operate parts of the website, including:
These providers may process personal data on our behalf or under their own privacy policies, depending on the service. We use providers that we reasonably believe take appropriate steps to protect personal data.
We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
We may retain anonymised or aggregated data that no longer identifies you.
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights to:
To make a privacy request, contact us at [contact email].
If you are in the UK, you may also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Some of our service providers may process data outside the country where you live. Where this happens, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are used where required by applicable law.
The Wider Context may link to third-party websites, articles, services, or social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
The Wider Context is not intended specifically for children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent where required by law.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [contact email].
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, or legal obligations.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last updated” date shown at the top.
For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, contact:
Zach Eritson
The Wider Context
Email: [contact email]
Website: https://thewidercontext.com
