Last updated: July, 2026
At The Family Lens, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
The Family Lens is an independent editorial publication published by:
Charlotte Camplejohn
Email: info@thefamilylens.co.uk
Website: https://thefamilylens.co.uk
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the details above.
What Information We Collect
Depending on how you use this website, we may collect:
- Your name and email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Information you choose to provide when completing forms.
- Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system and device information.
- Website usage information through cookies and analytics tools.
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you choose to provide it to us.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries.
- Send newsletters and updates where you have given consent.
- Improve the content and performance of our website.
- Understand how visitors use the website.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Protect the security of the website.
We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis for doing so.
Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the circumstances, we process your personal information because:
- You have given your consent.
- Processing is necessary to fulfil a contract.
- We have a legitimate interest in operating and improving The Family Lens.
- We are required to comply with legal obligations.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send editorial updates and occasional information about new articles or relevant announcements.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.
We use Mailchimp to manage our email communications.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how the site is used.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Measure website performance.
- Analyse visitor behaviour.
- Support embedded content.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Analytics
We use analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.
Analytics information is collected in an aggregated form and is used to improve the website and our editorial content.
Affiliate Links
Some articles may include affiliate links.
If you purchase a product or service through one of these links, The Family Lens may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial opinions or recommendations.
Sponsored Content
Occasionally, we publish sponsored or commercially supported content.
Where this occurs, it will always be clearly identified.
Editorial independence remains fundamental to everything we publish.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, including hosting providers, email platforms and analytics services.
These providers are required to protect your information appropriately.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
How Long We Keep Information
We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your information where appropriate.
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
If you are unhappy with how your information has been handled, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse.
However, no website can guarantee absolute security, and information transmitted over the internet is always at your own risk.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or our services.
The latest version will always be published on this page, together with the date it was last updated.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
The Family Lens
Email: info@thefamilylens.co.uk