Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 October 2026
Her Life, Edited (“HLE”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a personal editorial website created and operated by an individual creator in the United Kingdom.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be handled when you visit or interact with the Her Life, Edited website.
1. Information You Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when contacting Her Life, Edited or otherwise communicating with us.
This may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The contents of your message
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
Please do not send sensitive personal information through the website unless it is necessary for your enquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
If you provide personal information, we may use it to:
- Respond to your enquiries
- Respond to feedback or suggestions
- Discuss potential collaborations or partnerships
- Respond to article ideas or other messages
- Maintain the security and functionality of the website
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We only use personal information where there is an appropriate lawful basis under applicable UK data-protection law.
3. Website and Technical Information
When you visit a website, certain technical information may be processed automatically by the website or its hosting and security services.
This can include information such as your IP address, browser type, device information and basic information about how the website is accessed.
This information may be used where necessary to operate, secure and maintain the website.
4. Cookies
Her Life, Edited may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for the website to function properly.
If we introduce non-essential cookies for purposes such as analytics, advertising, personalisation or tracking, this Privacy Policy will be updated and appropriate consent will be obtained where required.
You can learn more about cookies and applicable UK requirements from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
5. Third-Party Services
The website may rely on third-party providers for services such as website hosting, security, forms or other technical functionality.
Where a third party processes personal information on our behalf, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the information is handled appropriately.
As HLE develops, this policy may be updated to identify relevant third-party services where appropriate.
6. How Long We Keep Information
We do not keep personal information for longer than reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless we are legally required to retain it for longer.
The appropriate retention period may depend on the nature of the information and why it was provided.
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with service providers where this is reasonably necessary to operate the website or respond to your request, or where disclosure is required by law.
8. International Transfers
Some third-party technology or hosting providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards will be used where required by applicable data-protection law.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on the circumstances, UK data-protection law gives you rights including:
- The right to request access to personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing
- The right to data portability in certain circumstances
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
You can find further information about your rights from the Information Commissioner’s Office.
10. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your personal information has been handled, we would encourage you to contact us first so that we can try to resolve the issue.
You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
11. Children’s Privacy
Her Life, Edited is a general-audience website and is not specifically directed towards children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for purposes that are inappropriate or unlawful.
12. Changes to This Policy
As Her Life, Edited develops, we may introduce features such as newsletters, analytics, advertising, affiliate partnerships or other services.
If our processing of personal information changes, this Privacy Policy will be reviewed and updated accordingly.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will also be changed when significant updates are made.
13. Contact
If you have a question about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please use the Contact page on Her Life, Edited.