Last updated: 21st April 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Static Life collects, uses, and protects your personal data. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the laws of Northern Ireland. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who We Are

Static Life is a UK-based blog focused on static caravans and related topics.
Contact us at: help@staticlife.co.uk
Based in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, and preferences when you sign up for our newsletter or register an account
  • Information submitted via contact forms or comments

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on site, and other usage data (via cookies and analytics)

How We Use Your Data

We may use your data for:

  • Sending you newsletters and updates (via Mailchimp, with your consent)
  • Managing user accounts and controlling content access levels
  • Responding to enquiries or support requests
  • Improving our website performance and user experience
  • Marketing and analytics purposes

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

User Accounts and Content Access

When you create an account on Static Life, we collect personal data to manage your access to different levels of content. You are responsible for keeping your login details secure. You can update or delete your account at any time by contacting us or using account settings.

Email Marketing and Mailchimp

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and preferences will be stored securely via Mailchimp, which may process your data outside the UK. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Mailchimp’s privacy policy is available at: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Analyse site traffic and usage (via Google Analytics)
  • Personalise content and marketing

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit our site and manage your preferences in your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent – when you subscribe to marketing emails or accept cookies
  • Contract – when you create an account
  • Legitimate interest – to maintain and improve our site
  • Legal obligation – to comply with UK law

Data Retention

We only retain personal data as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. For example:

  • Email subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data is retained in line with standard tools (e.g., 26 months for Google Analytics)

Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing or request restriction
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at help@staticlife.co.uk.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services, including:

  • Mailchimp – for email communications
  • Google Analytics – for tracking website performance
  • Advertising platforms – for marketing (if applicable)

Each provider has its own privacy policy and compliance procedures.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.