Our Privacy Policy
We believe transparency about data is as crucial as the statistical models we discuss in our climate and casino math research. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information on Kaustubh Info, in compliance with the laws of the United Kingdom.
What Data We Collect
We collect personal data such as email addresses via comments and newsletters, and non-personal data like IP addresses and browser types. For example, when you subscribe to our updates on UK climate science. Our approach mirrors the precision we apply when analysing datasets from the Met Office UK climate data or UK Gambling Commission statistics.
Personal Information You Provide
This includes information you voluntarily submit, such as your name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter or leave a comment on a blog post about probability research or Canadian climate research.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information from your device. This includes:
- Your IP address and general location (country/city level).
- Browser type and version.
- Pages you visit and time spent on them.
Data from Comments and Interactions
If you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to aid spam detection. This allows us to maintain a substantive discussion environment, much like peer-review in academic contexts such as the University of Oxford’s statistical research.
How We Use Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance user experience, such as remembering your preferences for our blog on casino math statistics. We comply with the UK’s Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging into a comment thread.
Analytics Cookies
These allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve site performance. They help us know which pages on Canadian climate research or statistical models are most popular.
Third-Party Tracking Cookies
These may be set through our site by our advertising or analytics partners. You can manage your consent for these cookies via our cookie banner.
Analytics and Performance Monitoring
We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how readers engage with our content on Canadian climate research and probability theory. Data is anonymized where possible.
Google Analytics Setup
We use Google Analytics 4 with data retention settings configured to respect user privacy while still providing insights into content performance.
Anonymization of IP Addresses
We have enabled IP anonymization. Your full IP address is not stored; only a truncated version is processed to give a general indication of geographic region.
Performance Metrics We Track
We analyse aggregated data to understand:
- Which articles on UK climate science or casino math statistics are most read.
- How users navigate between topics.
- The demographic interests of our audience (at a high, non-personal level).
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We may share data with trusted third parties like email service providers for newsletters, but we never sell personal data. Services include Mailchimp for updates on statistical models.
Email Marketing Services
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and name are shared with our email service provider to deliver the content. These providers are bound by strict data processing agreements.
Hosting and Infrastructure
Our website is hosted on servers located in the United Kingdom. All data transfers to and from these servers are secured and encrypted.
Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your information where required by UK law, for example to law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies if legally compelled to do so.
Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
Under the UK GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and objection. We facilitate these rights for our audience in the United Kingdom.
Right to Access and Portability
You have the right to request copies of your personal data we hold. We will provide this in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Rectification and Erasure
You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate, or request that we erase your personal data, subject to certain legal conditions.
Right to Object and Restrict Processing
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, or request that we restrict the way we use it, particularly for direct marketing.
Data Retention and Storage Periods
We retain personal data only as long as necessary, such as keeping comment data for the lifespan of the blog post. Data is stored on secure servers in the UK.
Retention for Comments and Subscriptions
Comment data is retained indefinitely to preserve the context of discussions. Newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted from our active systems.
Backup and Archiving
Regular backups of the site are made for security and disaster recovery. These archives are stored securely and are only accessed if needed for restoration.
Data Deletion Procedures
When a data deletion request is verified, we will delete your personal data from our primary systems. Data in backups is isolated and will be purged in the next scheduled backup cycle.
How to Contact Us About Your Data
For any privacy concerns, contact our data controller at Kaustubh Info via email. We are based in the United Kingdom and respond promptly.
Data Controller Details
The data controller responsible for your personal data is Kaustubh Info. For all privacy-related requests, please email: [email protected]
Submission of Data Requests
To exercise your rights, please contact us via the email above. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request, which we will do within one month.
Complaints to the ICO
If you are unhappy with how we have used your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
We are committed to protecting your privacy in line with the UK’s data protection standards and our editorial integrity.