Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Purpose

This Privacy Policy explains how Astrology Yearbook collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit the website or contact us. The policy is intended to provide clear and transparent information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Astrology Yearbook is an informational website that publishes reference-style content related to horoscope 2026, tarot 2026, and personal horoscope formats.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to personal data processed through the website, including data submitted via the contact form and data collected automatically during normal website operation. It does not apply to external websites that may be linked from this site. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy practices of any external resources they choose to access.

3. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable UK data protection law, Astrology Yearbook acts as the data controller in relation to personal data processed through this website. Questions about this policy or data processing practices may be directed using the contact details provided above.

4. Categories of Personal Data

Depending on how you interact with the website, we may process the following categories of personal data:

Contact details: such as name and email address, when you submit a message via the contact form.
Message content: information you choose to include in your enquiry.
Technical data: including IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
Usage data: such as pages viewed and general navigation patterns, collected in aggregated form where applicable.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please avoid submitting sensitive information through the contact form.

5. Purposes of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

To receive, read, and respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form.
To operate, maintain, and secure the website.
To understand how visitors use the site in order to improve structure, clarity, and user experience.
To detect and prevent technical issues or misuse.

6. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process personal data under one or more lawful bases as defined by UK GDPR:

Consent: where you choose to submit a contact form message.
Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary to operate and improve the website, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal obligation: where processing is required to comply with applicable law.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality and understand general usage. Cookies may be strictly necessary for site operation or used for analytics where appropriate. Further details about cookies, their purpose, and how to manage preferences are provided in the Cookie Policy.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal data. Personal data may be shared only where necessary for the purposes described in this policy, such as with service providers supporting website hosting, email delivery, or security. Any such providers act under appropriate contractual obligations and are required to handle data responsibly.

9. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is processed outside the United Kingdom, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. These may include contractual measures designed to protect personal data in line with UK data protection standards.

10. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

Contact messages are retained for the period required to respond and manage correspondence.
Technical and security-related data may be retained for limited periods to support site integrity and troubleshooting.
Retention periods may vary depending on operational requirements.

11. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These measures are appropriate for an informational website and include standard security practices. While no system can guarantee complete security, we aim to maintain safeguards proportionate to the nature of the data processed.

12. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you may have certain rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, or erase data, and the right to restrict or object to certain processing. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

Requests relating to your rights can be submitted using the contact details above. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

13. Children’s Data

This website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that personal data relating to a child has been submitted, please contact us so that appropriate steps can be taken.

14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website, legal requirements, or operational practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy indicates when the current version came into effect.

For further information, please refer to the contact details provided above.