Last updated: December 24, 2025

Wander Sober (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website wandersober.co.uk (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, interact with our content, or use our services. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Data

  • When you voluntarily provide it: name, email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter, downloading free resources, or contacting us).
  • This is necessary for providing you with the requested content, updates, or responses (lawful basis: your consent or our legitimate interests).

Automatically Collected Data

  • Device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources (via cookies, analytics tools like Google Analytics, and advertising partners).
  • This helps us improve the Site and serve relevant content/ads (lawful basis: legitimate interests or consent where required).

From Third Parties

  • If you log in or subscribe via Grow by Mediavine, we receive limited data as per their terms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
  • Send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (only with your consent)
  • Display personalized content and advertisements
  • Analyze Site usage and trends
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Programmatic Advertising (Mediavine Required Section – Ver 1.1)

The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.

Without cookies you may not be able to fully experience the Site features.

Mediavine and its partners may also use IP addresses, mobile device IDs, and other technology to identify devices in connection with serving ads on the Website. For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.

For more information about interest-based advertising, including how to opt-out, please visit the National Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.

You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.

For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit https://www.mediavine.com/ad-partners/.

4. Affiliate Links & Disclosures

The Site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links (at no extra cost to you). We only recommend products/services we believe in. Affiliate partners may collect data via cookies/trackers when you click links.

5. Email Newsletter & Subscriptions

We use tools like ConvertKit (or similar) to manage subscriptions. Your email is stored securely and used only for sending content you requested. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in every email.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service providers (hosting, email tools, analytics) under strict contracts
  • Mediavine and advertising partners (as detailed above)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email, e.g., aaron@wandersober.co.uk].

We respond within one month (extendable if complex).

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., email subscribers until unsubscribe, analytics data up to 26 months).

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures, but no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside the UK (e.g., by US-based providers). We use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with the updated date.

13. Contact Us

For questions: Aaron, aaron@wandersober.co.uk, [Optional: Address].

This Privacy Policy is not legal advice. For full compliance, consult a qualified professional.

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