Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7 April 2026
This Privacy Policy is compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). If you have a complaint, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint or call 0303 123 1113.
Who We Are
medinitiatives.com is published by Newsquest Media Group Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No: 01676637, VAT: GB 667830108).
Data Controller: Newsquest Media Group Limited, Floor 1, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DW, United Kingdom.
Data Protection Officer (DPO): For data protection enquiries, please contact our DPO at privacy@medinitiatives.com. The DPO can also be reached at the registered address above, marked "Data Protection Officer".
Information We Collect
- Personal data: Email address and name, provided when subscribing to our newsletter.
- Usage data: Information about how you access and use our website (via analytics cookies, with consent).
- Cookies and tracking: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and deliver relevant content. See our cookie section below.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver newsletters and communications you have requested
- To improve our website and services
- To analyse usage patterns and trends (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR Article 6)
| Processing Activity | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|
| Sending newsletter you signed up for | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Responding to contact enquiries | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Serving targeted advertising (after consent) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Analytics and website improvement | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Contact form messages: Up to 24 months from the date of your message.
- Server logs: Up to 90 days, for security and troubleshooting purposes.
- Cookie consent records: Up to 12 months from the date of consent.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure of your data
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@medinitiatives.com.
Cookies and PECR Compliance
In accordance with PECR, we only set non-essential cookies after you have given explicit consent via our cookie banner. Essential cookies required for the website to function are set automatically.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core website functionality | Legitimate interests |
| Analytics | Understanding visitor behaviour | Consent |
| Marketing | Delivering relevant ads via Taboola | Consent |
Third-Party Services & Data Processors
We work with the following third-party services. Under UK GDPR Articles 13–14, we are required to inform you of each service and its purpose:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data Location | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taboola Pixel | Taboola, Inc. (US) | Native advertising, conversion tracking, audience retargeting | USA (IDTA applies) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| MediaGo Pixel | MediaGo / Baidu (US/CN) | Display advertising, conversion tracking, audience targeting | USA/CN (IDTA applies) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Formspree | Formspree, Inc. (US) | Processing contact form and newsletter subscription submissions | USA (IDTA applies) | Contract / Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)(b)) |
| Tailwind CSS CDN | Tailwind Labs, Inc. (US) | Delivering CSS stylesheet assets for page rendering | USA | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Google Fonts | Google LLC (US) | Delivering web font assets for page rendering | USA | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
Where data is transferred to the United States or other third countries, we rely on the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses as the legal mechanism, in accordance with UK GDPR Chapter V.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@medinitiatives.com
Phone: +44 161 848 5200
Address: Floor 1, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DW, United Kingdom