Last updated: 26 December 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how The Violin Post (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data.
The Violin Post is owned and operated by Stannnell Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the publisher, please visit: https://stannnell.co.uk
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for this website is:
Stannnell Ltd
United Kingdom
Email: privacy@theviolinpost.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact information (such as name and email address) when you contact us
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Technical data, including IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Usage data related to how visitors interact with the website
- Any information voluntarily provided when submitting enquiries, articles, or advertising requests
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and editorial or advertising requests
- To manage and improve our website and editorial services
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- To ensure website security and prevent misuse
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and, where applicable, the EU GDPR, based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests pursued by the publisher, provided these do not override your rights
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse traffic.
For detailed information about cookies used on this website, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, such as analytics or advertising providers, which may process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.
These providers are selected carefully and are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
8. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
privacy@theviolinpost.com
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. International Data Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
The Violin Post
Published by Stannnell Ltd
Email: privacy@theviolinpost.com
