Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Who We Are
Cambridge Radar (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an international digital intelligence platform operating at cambridge-radar.com. We publish editorial content, analysis, and signals on topics including technology, leadership, geopolitics, and society.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Cambridge Radar is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact us regarding privacy matters at: editor@cambridge-radar.com
2. What Data We Collect and Why
2.1 Newsletter subscriptions When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this to send you editorial updates and content digests. The lawful basis is consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email.
2.2 Comments If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), and the content of your comment. The lawful basis is legitimate interests — enabling editorial discussion on our platform (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
2.3 Contact enquiries When you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message. The lawful basis is legitimate interests — responding to your enquiry.
2.4 Usage data and cookies When you visit our site, we may automatically collect technical data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This is collected via cookies and analytics tools. See Section 6 (Cookies) for full details.
3. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Jetpack / Automattic — newsletter delivery and site statistics (data may be processed in the USA under appropriate transfer safeguards)
- WordPress.com / Automattic — website hosting and infrastructure
- Google Analytics — anonymised website analytics (if enabled)
- Law enforcement or regulators — if required by law
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR Chapter V.
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Newsletter email | Until you unsubscribe |
| Comments | Until you request deletion, or we discontinue the site |
| Contact enquiries | 2 years from last correspondence |
| Server/access logs | Up to 90 days |
5. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — ask us to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction — ask us to limit how we use your data
- Portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent — at any time, where consent is the lawful basis
To exercise any of these rights, email us at editor@cambridge-radar.com. We will respond within one month as required by law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
6. Cookies
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
Strictly necessary — required for the site to function (login sessions, security). No consent required under PECR.
Analytics — we may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect anonymised data. You may opt out via your browser settings or a cookie consent tool.
Preferences — cookies that remember your settings (e.g. language).
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Cambridge Radar is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. For significant changes, we will notify newsletter subscribers by email.
10. Contact
Cambridge Radar Email: editor@cambridge-radar.com Website: cambridge-radar.com