TALLY POLITICS
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Tally Politics ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit tallypolitics.co.uk (the "Website"). We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and that we handle your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We AreTally Politics is an independent, non-partisan political platform based in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of data protection law, Tally Politics is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: alex@tallypolitics.co.uk
2. What Personal Data We CollectWe may collect the following personal data when you use our Website:Contact form submissions:
• Your name
• Your email address
• The content of your message
Applications and expressions of interest (for writing or team roles):
• Your name
• Your email address
• Any information you choose to provide in your application
Email newsletter signup:
• Your email address
Analytics data (collected automatically):
• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Referring website
• Device type and operating system
3. How We Collect Your DataWe collect personal data in the following ways:
• Directly from you when you complete a contact form, submit an application, or sign up to our newsletter
• Automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you browse our Website
4. How We Use Your DataWe use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
• To process and respond to applications for writing or team roles
• To send you our newsletter if you have signed up to receive it
• To analyse how our Website is used and improve the user experience
• To comply with our legal obligations
We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason that is compatible with the original purpose.
5. Legal Basis for ProcessingWe process your personal data on the following legal bases:
• Consent: where you have given us explicit consent to process your data, for example by signing up to our newsletter or submitting an application
• Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as analysing Website usage to improve our service, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights
• Legal obligation: where we are required to process your data to comply with a legal obligation
6. Cookies and AnalyticsOur Website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the Website function and to collect analytics data.
We use analytics tools, including Squarespace Analytics and potentially Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our Website. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the source of your visit. This data is aggregated and used to improve the Website.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
A cookie consent banner is displayed when you first visit our Website. Non-essential cookies will only be placed with your consent.
7. How Long We Keep Your DataWe will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. In general:
• Contact form enquiries: retained for up to 12 months
• Application data: retained for up to 6 months following the conclusion of the recruitment process
• Newsletter subscriber data: retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: retained in accordance with the relevant analytics provider's data retention settings
8. Sharing Your DataWe do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with the following categories of third party service providers where necessary:
• Squarespace Inc. (our website hosting and CMS provider)
• Google LLC (analytics services)
• Email service providers used to deliver our newsletter
All third party service providers are required to process your data in accordance with applicable data protection law and only on our instructions.
9. Your RightsUnder UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
• The right to request erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances
• The right to object to or restrict our processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability in certain circumstances
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at alex@tallypolitics.co.uk. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
10. Third Party LinksOur Website may contain links to third party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to tallypolitics.co.uk. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third party websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
11. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact UsIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Tally Politics
Email: alex@tallypolitics.co.uk
Website: tallypolitics.co.uk