Data We Collect
The site collects only the minimum amount of information required to keep the platform stable, secure and useful for readers. No identity documents, payment card details or banking information are requested at any stage.
The categories of data processed by johnstevensonmp.co.uk include:
- technical identifiers such as IP address, browser type and operating system;
- device characteristics including screen resolution and language settings;
- usage information such as pages viewed, time spent and referring source;
- cookie identifiers placed by the site and selected analytics providers;
- contact details voluntarily provided in emails sent to the editorial address.
Information is gathered through standard server logs, cookies and analytics scripts. The portal does not require registration and does not maintain user accounts.
Purposes of Processing
Data is processed for clearly defined purposes connected with running the site. These purposes include maintaining technical stability, measuring reader interest in particular topics, identifying broken pages, protecting against abusive traffic and responding to enquiries received by email.
Personal information is not used for behavioural advertising, profiling or any form of automated decision-making with legal effects. The portal does not sell data, does not rent mailing lists and does not share information with casino operators or affiliate networks for marketing purposes.
Legal Basis under UK GDPR
Processing on johnstevensonmp.co.uk takes place under the legal bases set out in the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
The relevant grounds include:
- legitimate interests, where balanced against the rights of visitors, for security, fraud prevention and aggregated analytics;
- consent, where the site relies on optional cookies or similar technologies that are not strictly necessary;
- legal obligation, where retention or disclosure is required by applicable UK law.
The Information Commissioner's Office published updated guidance in 2024 reminding website operators that consent for non-essential cookies must be specific, informed and as easy to withdraw as to give. The portal aligns its cookie banner and preference controls with these expectations.
Data Storage and Security
Information collected by the site is stored on servers located in the United Kingdom or other jurisdictions offering an adequate level of protection. Access to backend systems is limited to a small number of technical contributors who require it for maintenance.
The security measures applied include:
- encryption of data in transit through HTTPS connections;
- restricted administrative access protected by strong authentication;
- regular software updates and review of server configurations;
- routine monitoring for unusual traffic patterns and unauthorised attempts.
Server logs are retained only for the period necessary to investigate incidents and improve performance. Email correspondence is kept for as long as the related enquiry remains relevant.
Third-Party Sharing
The portal does not share personal information with casino operators, advertising networks or unrelated commercial partners. Limited cooperation with technical providers is necessary to keep the site running, and such providers are bound by their own contractual and regulatory obligations.
The categories of recipients that may process data on behalf of the site include:
- hosting and content delivery network providers;
- analytics platforms used to measure aggregated traffic;
- email service providers handling correspondence with readers;
- security services involved in mitigating malicious traffic.
Where such transfers involve countries outside the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions are relied upon.
Your Rights
Visitors to johnstevensonmp.co.uk benefit from the full set of rights granted by UK data protection legislation. These include the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure where applicable, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability where technically feasible.
Visitors may also withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time through the cookie preference controls. A complaint may be lodged with the Information Commissioner's Office if the visitor believes that data has been handled in a way that breaches the law.
Requests are handled in line with the statutory timeframes set out in UK GDPR. The portal may ask for additional information to confirm the identity of the requester before disclosing personal data.
Contact
For any questions relating to this privacy policy, the data held about a visitor or the exercise of statutory rights, the contact address is [email protected]. Messages are reviewed by the editorial team and forwarded internally to the person responsible for data protection matters.
