ScopePress.uk is operated by Rock Bay Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 128512), with its registered office at Suite 21, Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. As the data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Rock Bay Media Ltd. is responsible for the personal data collected through this publication. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with ScopePress.uk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and in accordance with applicable law.
Who is responsible for your data?
Rock Bay Media Ltd., the company behind ScopePress.uk, is the data controller for any personal data you provide to us. For any privacy-related queries, you can contact us using the details below.
The company is registered in Gibraltar (company number 128512) and its registered office is Suite 21, Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. Our main phone number is +350 200 64120 and our UK editorial line is +44 20 4587 9410. You can also reach our privacy team by email at privacy@scopepress.uk. A full list of contact options is available on our Contact page.
What personal data do we collect?
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, such as your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via email. We also collect technical and analytics data automatically, including your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns, as well as advertising and affiliate tracking cookies.
Specifically, the categories of data we collect include:
- Email correspondence: If you email any of our editorial staff, including the Editor-in-Chief Nathan Brooks, managing editor Olivia Reid, or other team members, we will retain your email address and the contents of your message.
- Newsletter subscriptions: When you sign up for our newsletter via our Newsletter page, we store your email address and subscription preferences.
- Technical and analytics data: We use analytics tools to collect information about how you use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs. This data is aggregated where possible and linked to pseudonymous identifiers.
- Cookies: We use cookies for advertising and affiliate tracking purposes. For detailed information on the cookies we set and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
Why do we process your data and what is the lawful basis?
We process your data for specific purposes: to send you newsletters (with your consent), to respond to your enquiries (legitimate interests), to improve our website and content (legitimate interests), and to display relevant advertising and affiliate links (consent or legitimate interests).
For newsletter subscriptions, we rely on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time by unsubscribing. For handling email correspondence and providing editorial services, our lawful basis is the legitimate interest of running a professional technology publication and responding to readers. For analytics and advertising, we rely on your consent where required by law, otherwise our legitimate interest in understanding our audience and funding our operations. Our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure provides further details about commercial relationships and affiliate links.
How long do we keep your data?
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. For newsletter subscribers, we keep your email until you unsubscribe. For enquiry correspondence, we retain emails for up to two years after the matter is resolved, unless a longer retention is required by law.
Analytics data is retained in a de-identified form for up to 26 months. Cookie data is stored according to the durations set out in our Cookie Policy. If you exercise your right to erasure, we will delete your data promptly, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain records (such as for tax or regulatory purposes).
Do we share your data with third parties?
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers (processors) who help us operate this publication, such as email delivery platforms, analytics providers, and hosting services. These processors are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Our current processors include email marketing platforms, web analytics services, and content delivery networks. We require all processors to comply with UK GDPR and to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures. No third party receives your data for their own marketing purposes. In the event of a legal obligation or a lawful request from a regulatory authority, we may disclose data as required by law.
What are your rights under UK GDPR?
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please email us at privacy@scopepress.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/.
We will respond to your request without undue delay and within one month, unless the request is complex or you have made multiple requests, in which case we may extend this period by up to two further months. There is no charge for exercising your rights unless your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive. We may ask for proof of identity to ensure we process requests securely. For more information about how we handle editorial corrections and complaints, see our Complaints Procedure.
Do we have a Data Protection Officer?
We have not formally appointed a Data Protection Officer as we are not required to do so under UK GDPR. However, the Editor-in-Chief Nathan Brooks and the Standards & Fact-Checking Lead Ruth Donovan oversee data protection matters. For privacy enquiries, please contact privacy@scopepress.uk.
Rock Bay Media Ltd. takes data protection governance seriously. Our editorial team, including the managing editor and fact-checking lead, ensures that privacy considerations are embedded in our operations. Any significant data processing changes are reviewed internally before implementation. You may also refer to our Editorial Policy for further context on our standards.
How do we protect the confidentiality of sources?
We take source confidentiality seriously. If you wish to provide a tip or share information with our journalists, please see our Tip Us page for secure methods. We will protect your identity in accordance with journalistic ethics and applicable law.
ScopePress.uk is a digital technology media publication that values the trust of its readers and sources. Our fact-checking and standards team, led by Ruth Donovan, follows strict protocols when handling sensitive submissions. We never disclose the identity of a confidential source without their explicit consent, unless compelled by a valid legal order. For more on our commitment to accuracy, see our Fact-Checking Policy.
How to contact us about privacy?
For any privacy-related questions or requests, you can email our privacy team at privacy@scopepress.uk or write to our registered office: Rock Bay Media Ltd., Suite 21, Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. You may also call our main phone +350 200 64120.
For general enquiries, use info@scopepress.uk. If your concern relates to specific editorial content, you may also contact Editor-in-Chief Nathan Brooks at nathan.brooks@scopepress.uk. We will acknowledge all privacy requests within five working days. Please note that this privacy policy is governed by the laws of Gibraltar and the UK, and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Gibraltar courts. You can review our full Terms of Use for additional legal information.
Our commitments
- We will never sell your personal data to any third party.
- We process your data only on lawful bases and for the specific, transparent purposes described in this policy.
- We retain your data only as long as necessary and delete it promptly when no longer needed.
- We honour your UK GDPR rights without unnecessary delay and at no cost, except where legally permitted otherwise.
- We maintain transparent and up-to-date privacy practices, reviewing this policy at least annually and notifying you of any material changes.