Last updated: 15 October 2026
This policy explains how Nolly Critic Collective (“NollyCritic”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses and protects personal information when you use nollycritic.com or subscribe to our newsletter.
Who we are
Nolly Critic Collective runs nollycritic.com and is the data controller for the personal information described here. Contact us at info@nollycritic.com about anything in this policy.
What we collect
- Newsletter sign-ups: your email address and, if you give it, your name.
- Comments: the name, email address and comment you submit, plus your IP address, to help prevent spam.
- Accounts: if you create an account, your name, email address and login details.
- Usage data: your IP address, device and browser type, and the pages you visit, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Messages: anything you send us by email.
How we use it, and why we’re allowed to
| Purpose | Lawful basis under UK GDPR |
| Sending the newsletter and release updates | Your consent, given when you subscribe |
| Publishing and moderating comments | Our legitimate interest in running a discussion space |
| Understanding site traffic to improve our content | Our legitimate interest, or your consent where cookies require it |
| Showing advertising | Your consent, where required for advertising cookies |
| Replying to your messages | Our legitimate interest in responding to you |
We do not sell your personal information.
Services that process data for us
We use these third parties, each under its own privacy policy:
- Google: Site Kit, Google Analytics and AdSense for traffic and advertising, and Reader Revenue Manager for newsletter sign-ups. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Jetpack (Automattic): share buttons, likes, site statistics and image delivery. See Automattic’s Privacy Policy.
- YouTube: embedded trailers. YouTube may set cookies when you play a video. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
Some of these providers may store data outside the UK. Where they do, they use legal safeguards approved under UK data protection law.
How long we keep it
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.
- Comments: for as long as the comment is published, or until you ask us to remove it.
- Usage data: for the retention period set in our analytics tools, at most 26 months.
- Emails: as long as needed to deal with your message.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you can ask us to:
- give you a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
- correct information that is wrong;
- delete your information;
- restrict or object to how we use it;
- give you your data in a portable format.
You can withdraw consent at any time, for example by using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter. To use any of these rights, email officialnollycritic@gmail.com. We will reply within one month.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.
Cookies
We and the services above use cookies to run the site, measure traffic and, where you allow it, show advertising. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work properly without them.
Security
We use reasonable technical measures to protect your information. No website can guarantee complete security.
Children
NollyCritic is not aimed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information. If you think a child has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows when it last changed. Significant changes will be announced on the site or in the newsletter.
