High & Polite (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or sign up to receive the UK Cannabis Weekly newsletter.
1. Who We Are
High & Polite is a UK-based cannabis media platform providing news, education, and resources for health-conscious adults.
Website: https://highandpolite.co.uk
Email: team@highandpolite.com
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Name and email address when signing up for the UK Cannabis Weekly newsletter
- Information you provide when contacting us
b) Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To send you the UK Cannabis Weekly newsletter and other updates you’ve opted in to receive
- To improve our website and content through analytics
- To respond to your queries or requests
- To comply with legal obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of:
- Consent (when you sign up for our newsletter)
- Legitimate interests (to operate and improve our website and services)
- Legal obligations (where required by law)
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, website analytics tools) who process data on our behalf and under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities if required to do so by law
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve your experience on our site
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it for, or as required by law. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the link in the footer of any email.
8. Your Rights (UK & EU GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at team@highandpolite.com.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website and newsletters may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Email: team@highandpolite.com
Postal Address: High & Polite Ltd, 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX