Last updated: November 2026
Who we are
Our website address is: https://aprettythought.co.uk. A Pretty Thought is an independent digital publication exploring psychology, culture, and modern life.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Newsletter (The Thought Letter)
When you subscribe to our monthly newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this information solely to send you our newsletter and occasional updates related to our publication. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the footer of any email you receive from us. We use MailerLite as our email marketing platform, and your email address is securely stored on their servers.
Contact and Contribution Forms
When you submit an idea or send us a message through our forms on the website, we collect the name, email address, and message content you provide. We use this data exclusively to review your submission and respond to your inquiry.
Cookies
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Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or links to external resources). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website, which may collect data about you or use cookies.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared with trusted service providers necessary to operate our website and newsletter (such as our web hosting provider, GoDaddy, and our email service provider, MailerLite), who are bound by strict data protection regulations.
How long we retain your data
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we retain your email address until you choose to unsubscribe. Information submitted via our contact or contribution forms is retained only as long as necessary to process your inquiry.
What rights you have over your data
Under UK and European data protection laws (GDPR), you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections, or ask that we erase your personal data entirely. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Contact section on our website.