Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Vista Magazines (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with our website vistamagazines.co.uk (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access or use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

Name (if you supply it)
Email address (for newsletter, comments, or contact forms)
Any information you include in comments or messages
Other optional profile information (if you set it)

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain information such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information (e.g. operating system, screen size)
Referring/exit pages
Pages viewed and time spent
Date/time stamps
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c) Third-Party Information & Integrations

If you interact with third-party services or plugins (e.g. social media sharing, embedded content), those services may collect data about you. We also may receive information from analytics or advertising partners.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
To send you newsletters, updates, or marketing (if you have opted in)
To respond to your questions, feedback, or support requests
To moderate and manage comments or user-generated content
To analyze usage, trends, and performance
To enforce our Terms of Use and prevent abuse
To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies (“Cookies”) to:

Recognize your device
Store preferences
Maintain sessions (keep you logged in)
Analyze site traffic and usage
Deliver personalized content or ads

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share personal information:

With service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g. hosting, analytics, email service)
In aggregated or anonymized form (which cannot reasonably identify you)
To comply with laws or respond to lawful requests (e.g. court order, regulatory authority)
To enforce our terms, protect rights, property or safety
In connection with business transfers (e.g. sale, merger), but under confidentiality obligations

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described here, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet method or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights & Choices (especially under GDPR / UK law)

If you are located in the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have the following rights:

Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Erase / Delete your personal data (right to be forgotten)
Restrict or object to processing
Request portability of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may request verification of identity before fulfilling your request.

If you believe our processing violates applicable law, you may complain to a supervisory authority (for the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office, ICO).

8. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Our Site may include links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g. YouTube, social media). Those third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies when interacting with them.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 16 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country (e.g. other jurisdictions). By using the Site, you consent to such transfers, provided adequate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed of changes. Significant changes will be notified via the Site or email (if applicable).