Privacy Policy for Ancient and Wild
Last Updated: July 2026
At Ancient and Wild, we take your data privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you subscribe to our newsletter, how we use it, and how we protect it.
1. Information We Collect
When you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter on our website, we collect your Email Address.
We do not collect any tracking cookies, sensitive personal data, or payment information.
2. How We Use Your Information & Lawful Basis
We process your personal data based on your explicit Consent, which you provide to us when you opt-in via our subscription form.
We use your email address solely to send you updates, articles, original photography, and stories regarding Scottish history. We will never sell, rent, or lease your email address to third parties.
3. Third-Party Data Processors
Our newsletter and email marketing subscriber list is securely managed through Kit (formerly ConvertKit), an industry-standard email marketing provider. Kit acts as our third-party data processor. They store your email address safely on their secure servers and allow us to physically distribute our updates to your inbox.
You can view Kit’s official privacy commitments by visiting the Kit Privacy Policy.
4. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK data protection laws, you hold absolute control over your personal information. You have the right to exercise the following statutory rights at any time:
The Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
The Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
The Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we permanently delete your data from our systems.
The Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to receive our marketing at any moment.
How to Opt Out or Delete Your Data
Instant Unsubscribe: You can instantly opt out of receiving future emails by clicking the Unsubscribe link located at the absolute bottom of any email we send you.
Full Deletion: If you click unsubscribe or request a full data deletion via email, your information will be permanently and securely removed from our system and our processor's servers.
5. Data Controller & Contact Information
For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Controller for this website is Everything Scottish Ancient and Wild.
If you have any questions regarding your privacy, wish to exercise any of your legal rights, or want to request data deletion, please contact us directly at:
Email: hello@everythingscottish.co.uk