Last updated: 13 July 2026

Bean Magazine respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through beanmagazine.co.uk.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Information included in contact forms
  • Messages or enquiries you send
  • Newsletter subscription details
  • Comments submitted to the website

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Approximate location
  • Date and time of access

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Improve website content and performance
  • Send newsletters where consent has been provided
  • Prevent spam, fraud, or security threats
  • Understand how visitors use the website
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing

Where UK data-protection law applies, we may process personal information based on:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interests
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with a legal obligation

Cookies and Analytics

Bean Magazine may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, measure traffic, remember preferences, and display relevant advertising.

Necessary cookies may operate automatically. Optional analytics or advertising cookies should only be activated after permission has been provided through the cookie-consent system.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Email newsletter services
  • Spam and security services
  • Embedded video or social-media platforms

These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.

Google Analytics and Advertising

Where enabled, analytics tools may collect aggregated information about website usage.

Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertising performance and personalise advertisements. Visitors may reject optional advertising cookies through the cookie settings panel.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, security, and operational requirements.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website or comply with legal requirements.

International Transfers

Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where required, appropriate safeguards should be used to protect personal information.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Ask for inaccurate information to be corrected
  • Request deletion of information
  • Restrict certain processing
  • Object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability
  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office

Children’s Privacy

Bean Magazine is not intentionally directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised date.