Last updated: [13/12/2025]

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Daily Whale (“we”, “us”, “our”), available at https://www.thedailywhale.co.uk.

The Daily Whale is an independent educational and informational media platform. All content is provided for general educational, commentary, and informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data in accordance with:

• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

• The Data Protection Act 2018

By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy in full.

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2. Our Position as a Publisher

The Daily Whale operates primarily as a publisher and educational resource.

We:

• Retain editorial independence

• Collect minimal personal data

• Limit processing strictly to what is necessary for site operation, security, and communication

• Reserve the right to determine how the website operates, within UK law

Nothing in this policy creates a contractual obligation beyond statutory requirements.

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3. Data We Collect

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a) Data You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal data only when you choose to provide it, such as:

• Name or pseudonym

• Email address

• Messages sent via contact forms or email

• Content submissions, comments, or feedback

You acknowledge that any information you submit is provided at your own discretion.

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b) Automatically Collected Data

We may automatically collect limited technical data, including:

• IP address (which may be anonymised)

• Browser type and version

• Device and operating system

• Pages visited and general usage data

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This data is used solely for legitimate operational purposes, such as:

• Website functionality

• Performance monitoring

• Security and abuse prevention

• Aggregate analytics

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4. Lawful Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests (operating and protecting the website)

• Consent (where you voluntarily submit information)

• Legal obligation (where required by UK law)

We do not process personal data beyond what is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

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5. Educational & Informational Purpose Disclaimer

All content on The Daily Whale is published:

• For educational and informational purposes only

• Without warranties as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness

• With no obligation to update previously published material

Users are responsible for how they interpret and use the information provided.

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6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Ensure basic site functionality

• Understand aggregate user behaviour

• Improve user experience

Where required by UK law, consent mechanisms will be used. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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7. Third-Party Services & Links

The website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, or services.

We:

• Have no control over third-party privacy practices

• Accept no responsibility for external sites or platforms

• Encourage users to review third-party privacy policies independently

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8. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share limited data only where:

• Required by law or lawful authority

• Necessary to protect our legal rights

• Required for technical operation (e.g. hosting, security, analytics providers)

All such sharing is limited to what is strictly necessary.

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9. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

• Only for as long as necessary for its original purpose

• Or as required by legal or regulatory obligations

We reserve the right to delete data at our discretion where it is no longer required.

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10. Your Rights Under UK Law

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request erasure (where applicable)

• Object to certain processing

These rights are not absolute and may be limited where we have overriding legitimate interests or legal obligations.

Requests may be refused where they are manifestly unfounded, excessive, or legally restricted.

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11. Security

We take reasonable and proportionate measures to protect data.
However, no website or transmission method is completely secure, and use of this site is at your own risk.

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12. Children’s Data

This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

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13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to:

• Update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time

• Make changes effective immediately upon publication

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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14. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, you may contact:

The Daily Whale
Email: [Info@thedailywhale.co.uk]
Website: https://www.thedailywhale.co.uk