Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28th July 2026

1. Introduction Welcome to the Think Like a Journalist website, a brand owned and operated by Rob Osborne ("we", "us", or "our"). As a sole trader, Rob Osborne is the data controller responsible for any personal data you choose to share with us. This privacy notice informs you about how personal data is handled when you visit our website (www.thinklikeajournalist.co.uk).

2. The Data We Collect

We do not use newsletters, automated mailing lists, or marketing campaigns on this website.

  • Enquiry Form: The only personal data we collect is what you voluntarily provide when you submit an enquiry through our website contact form. This typically includes your name, email address, company details, and the content of your message.

  • Technical Data: As you browse our site, standard technical data (such as IP address and browser type) may be processed automatically through essential cookies required to keep the website functioning securely.

3. How We Use Your Data

If you submit an enquiry through our website form, we will only use your personal data to respond directly to your message, discuss potential advisory work, or fulfill a direct request or contract with you. Your information is used purely to follow up on your specific enquiry.

4. Data Security & Retention We keep personal correspondence only as long as necessary to handle your inquiry or maintain our professional records. Standard security measures are maintained to protect any form submissions.

5. Your Legal Rights Under UK data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of any information or messages you have submitted.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact the Data Controller:

You also have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK regulator for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).