GDPR & Data Rights — Sartorial Him

Last updated: November 2025

Your privacy and control over your personal data matter to us. This page outlines your rights under the UK GDPR and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as how Sartorial Him handles, stores, and protects any personal data we collect. It’s a clear explanation — no confusing legalese, just the facts.

1. Who We Are

We’re Sartorial Him — an independent men’s style website dedicated to practical, honest fashion advice. You can contact us anytime at [email protected].

For legal purposes, Sartorial Him is the data controller responsible for deciding how and why your personal data is processed.

2. What Data We Collect and Why

We collect only the information we need to run the website, communicate with readers, and analyze how people use our content. That includes:

  • Comments: Your name, email address, and IP (for spam prevention).
  • Emails: The email address and any message you send us.
  • Analytics: Anonymous data like browser type, country, and time on page (to understand what readers enjoy).
  • Cookies: Used for basic site functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking.

We don’t collect financial, health, or sensitive personal data. We don’t sell or share data for marketing purposes.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing (Article 6)

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent (6(1)(a)) — for comments, newsletter subscriptions, and cookies.
  • Legitimate Interest (6(1)(f)) — for analytics, site security, and functionality.
  • Contractual Necessity (6(1)(b)) — when responding to direct messages or inquiries.
  • Legal Obligation (6(1)(c)) — if required to disclose data for lawful reasons.

You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing [email protected].

4. How Long We Keep Data

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Comments: indefinitely (so conversations stay intact) unless you request deletion.
  • Email inquiries: up to 12 months after the last correspondence.
  • Analytics data: typically 26 months.
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.

After those periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR (Articles 12–23)

You have several rights over your data, and we take them seriously:

  • Right of Access (Article 15): You can ask for a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification (Article 16): You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (Article 17): You can ask for your data to be deleted completely.
  • Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18): You can request that we temporarily stop using your data.
  • Right to Data Portability (Article 20): You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object (Article 21): You can object to how your data is processed, especially for analytics or marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7): You can withdraw permission for any optional processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We’ll confirm receipt and respond within 30 days.

If you’re unhappy with our response, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK via https://ico.org.uk, or your local data protection authority if you’re in the EU.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party partners — such as Google (Analytics and AdSense) and affiliate networks like Awin or CJ — may process limited data outside the UK or EEA.

When data is transferred internationally, it’s done using approved legal safeguards like:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission

This ensures your data is treated with the same level of protection wherever it’s processed.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files that help the website remember preferences and measure performance.

We use:

  • Essential cookies for functionality and security.
  • Analytics cookies (via Google Analytics) to understand how readers use our content.
  • Affiliate cookies from networks like Awin or ShareASale to track sales referred by our links.

Cookies don’t contain personal identifiers. You can block or delete them anytime in your browser settings. Doing so won’t stop you from reading our articles but may affect how smoothly some features work.

For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Data Security Measures

We use HTTPS encryption across the site and secure hosting with restricted administrative access. All access to backend data is password-protected, logged, and limited to essential personnel only.

We perform regular software updates, run security monitoring, and store backups in encrypted environments.

If a data breach ever occurs that could affect your rights or freedoms, we’ll notify both you and the appropriate data authority within 72 hours, as required by Articles 33–34 of the GDPR.

9. Children’s Data

Sartorial Him is aimed at adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13 years old. If we discover data from a minor, we delete it immediately.

10. Complaints

If you believe your personal data has been handled improperly, please contact us first at [email protected] — we’ll resolve it quickly and transparently.

If you prefer to escalate, you can contact:
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Helpline: +44 303 123 1113

For EU visitors, you can contact your national data protection authority.

11. Policy Updates

We review this GDPR page regularly to ensure compliance. The most current version will always appear here with the “Last updated” date at the top. Substantial changes will be announced on-site.

12. Contact Details

For GDPR inquiries, rights requests, or privacy-related concerns:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sartorialhim.com

At Sartorial Him, we approach data privacy the same way we approach style — with care, respect, and attention to detail. We’ll protect your information, be honest about how it’s used, and always give you control over it.