Last updated: January 2026
Who We Are
9toLife.co.uk is a UK-based informational website providing career, financial, and lifestyle guidance. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What We Collect
- Analytics data: Anonymous usage statistics including pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country level), device type, and browser. Collected via analytics tools to improve our content.
- Email addresses: Only if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter. We never collect emails passively.
- Contact form data: If you email us, we store your message and email address to respond to your enquiry.
Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies are based on your explicit consent.
- Legitimate interest: Analytics data is processed under legitimate interest to improve our website and content.
What We Don't Collect
- We don't collect names, addresses, phone numbers, or payment information
- We don't require account creation
- We don't sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
- We don't use advertising tracking pixels
Cookies
We use minimal cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., cookie consent preference).
- Analytics cookies: To understand aggregate site traffic. These are anonymised.
We don't use advertising cookies or third-party marketing trackers.
Third-Party Services
- Google Fonts: Fonts are loaded from Google's servers. Google may collect anonymous usage data.
- Analytics: We use analytics tools to track aggregate site usage. No personally identifiable information is collected.
- Email service: Newsletter emails are sent via a third-party provider. Your email is stored securely with them.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (including newsletter unsubscription)
- Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@9tolife.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
- Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact enquiries are retained for 12 months then deleted
- Analytics data is anonymised and retained in aggregate form
Children's Privacy
9toLife.co.uk is not directed at children under 16. We don't knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Significant changes will be noted on this page with an updated date.
Complaints
If you're unhappy with how we've handled your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk
Contact
Privacy enquiries: hello@9tolife.co.uk