What this notice covers
This page explains what information is collected when you read or interact with kindi, why it is used, who may see it, and the choices you have. It applies to the website available at https://kindi.org.uk and the content published in our Design Blog.
Information that reaches us automatically
When you visit the site, our web host and content delivery/cache providers receive standard technical information so the pages can be served securely and reliably. This includes your IP address, the date and time of the request, the address of the page requested, and details your browser provides such as user agent and referrer.
These records are used for security, performance, and troubleshooting. They are accessible to our hosting and caching/CDN providers and to the site administrator. They are kept for only as long as needed for these purposes.
Comments on articles
Most articles allow readers to post a comment. If you choose to comment, the site receives the text you submit and the name, email address, and website field you provide. For security and moderation, the site also stores your IP address and browser user agent at the time of submission.
After approval, your comment and the name and website you provided are published on the article. Your email address and IP address are not made public. Comments may be held for moderation or declined at our discretion. We may remove comments that breach our Terms of Service.
Contacting us by email
If you email us, we receive the contents of your message and the contact details you include. We use this to respond and to manage your request. Messages may be visible to the relevant editor or administrator and to our email service provider.
Published addresses you can use include: [email protected] for article-related matters, [email protected] for submissions, [email protected] for collaboration queries, [email protected] for takedown requests, [email protected] for privacy questions, and [email protected] for general enquiries.
Cookies and similar storage
The site uses only the cookies needed to run WordPress and to remember choices you make.
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in your browser cookies so you do not have to fill them in again next time. These are stored in your own browser.
Administrators who sign in receive session cookies required for account security. Visitors who do not comment or sign in should see only essential cookies.
For details, please see our Cookie Policy page, which describes the cookies in use and how to control them.
How we use information
We use personal information to publish and moderate comments, respond to emails, secure and maintain the site, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations. We do not run advertising or affiliate tracking on this site, and we do not sell your personal information.
Who can see it
Access is limited to the site administrator and, where necessary, our hosting and content delivery/cache providers that keep the site online. If you post a comment, the content of your comment and the display name and website you supply become public on the article page.
Retention
• Server and CDN logs are kept for a limited period needed for security, performance, and diagnostics, then deleted or anonymized.
• Published comments and their associated moderation metadata are kept as part of the article record unless we remove them or you ask us to delete them.
• Email correspondence is kept for as long as needed to handle your request and maintain appropriate records.
- Server and CDN logs are kept for a limited period needed for security, performance, and diagnostics, then deleted or anonymized.
- Published comments and their associated moderation metadata are kept as part of the article record unless we remove them or you ask us to delete them.
- Email correspondence is kept for as long as needed to handle your request and maintain appropriate records.
Your choices and rights
You may ask us to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing where applicable. If you have left a comment and want it edited or removed, contact us with a link to the article and the comment details.
To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. We may need information to verify your request before acting.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. If you are in the United Kingdom, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). If you are elsewhere, you can contact your local supervisory authority.
Children
This site is aimed at a general audience and is not intended for children. We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information on this site, please email [email protected] so we can address it.
Changes to this notice
If we update this notice, we will change the content on this page. Your continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms. You may wish to check this page from time to time.
Getting in touch
For any privacy question or request, email [email protected]. For general enquiries use [email protected] or see the Contact page on the site.