Last updated 23 April 2026 The Companion (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy sets out the basis upon which personal information may be collected, processed, stored, and used through your access to and use of this website. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and processing of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable United Kingdom data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We may collect and process certain information including, but not limited to, email addresses voluntarily submitted through newsletter subscription forms, together with technical and usage-related information automatically collected through website operation and hosting infrastructure. Such information may include IP addresses, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, access times, request data, and security-related activity logs. Where you subscribe to receive newsletters or communications from The Companion, the email address provided by you shall be stored within a secure database for the purpose of distributing newsletters, updates, and related communications. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from such communications at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanism contained within newsletter communications or by contacting us directly. Subscriber information shall not be sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for independent marketing purposes. The Companion is hosted using StackCP hosting infrastructure. As part of the ordinary operation, maintenance, and security of the website, certain technical and server-related information may be automatically logged and processed. Such processing may include the collection of IP addresses, browser and device information, request records, and security monitoring data. This website may utilise cookies and similar technologies where necessary for website functionality, performance, security, analytics, and user experience purposes. By continuing to use the website, you consent to the use of such technologies where applicable. You may restrict or disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain website functionality may be affected as a result. Personal information collected through this website may be processed for purposes including, but not limited to, the operation and administration of the website, distribution of newsletters, maintenance of website security and integrity, monitoring and analysis of website performance, prevention of unauthorised use or misuse, and compliance with applicable legal obligations. Processing is undertaken on the basis of legitimate interests and, where required by law, user consent. Personal information shall be retained only for so long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes set out within this Privacy Policy or as otherwise required by applicable law or regulatory obligations. Individuals may request deletion of their personal information, subject to any legal or operational requirements requiring retention. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are implemented to safeguard personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction. Notwithstanding such measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be entirely secure, and no warranty or guarantee of absolute security is provided. Under applicable data protection legislation, you may have certain rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to request access to personal data held about you, request rectification or erasure of such data, withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent, and object to certain categories of processing. You further have the right to lodge a complaint with the United Kingdom Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) where you believe your data protection rights have been infringed. Any enquiries relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information may be directed to [office@thecompanion.news](mailto:office@thecompanion.news). We reserve the right to amend, modify, or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any revisions shall take effect upon publication on this page.