GDPR Policy
Effective Date: 1 January 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Divorced Not Dead collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and transparently.
2. Who We Are
Divorced Not Dead is a lifestyle and empowerment brand serving individuals navigating divorce, separation, loss and personal reinvention. We operate primarily via our website www.divorcednotdead.co.uk, our LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/company/divorced-not-dead/ and our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/divorcednotdeadblog.
For the purposes of the GDPR, we are the Data Controller for your personal data.
3. What Data We Collect
We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
● Email address
This is collected when you subscribe to our email list through our website (powered by Squarespace) or via forms linked on social media platforms such as Facebook.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
● Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you voluntarily provide your email to receive marketing content, newsletters, and social media advertising.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your email address exclusively to:
● Send you newsletters, updates, and promotions
● Build custom audiences for targeted advertising on platforms like Facebook and Instagram
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6. Data Sharing & Processors
We may use trusted third-party services to manage and store your data, including:
● Squarespace (Website platform and data collection forms)
● Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
● Social media platforms (e.g., Meta/Facebook for advertising)
These processors operate under their own GDPR-compliant policies and are only permitted to use your data on our instructions.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, your data will be erased from our systems within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
● Right to access – You can request copies of your personal data.
● Right to rectification – You can request correction of inaccurate data.
● Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
● Right to restrict processing
● Right to data portability
● Right to object to processing
● Right to withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Data Transfers
If any data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (if applicable).
10. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience and track site usage. You will be notified via a cookie banner when you first visit the site, allowing you to manage your preferences.
11. Contact Details
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Divorced Not Dead
Website: www.divorcednotdead.co.uk
If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.