Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 June 2026

This policy explains how The London Review handles personal data. The only personal data we collect from readers is what you give us when you subscribe to our newsletter. The London Review is the data controller for that information. If you have any questions, you can reach us at [email protected].

What we collect

When you sign up for the newsletter we collect your first name and email address. That is all. We do not require an account, and we do not collect any other personal information from you to run the newsletter.

Why we use it, and our lawful basis

We use your name and email solely to send you The London Review newsletter. Our lawful basis under UK GDPR is your consent: you opt in by submitting the signup form, and we use a double opt-in, so we only add you once you confirm via the link in our confirmation email. We do not use your data for any other purpose, and we never sell it or share it with third parties for their own purposes.

Who processes your data

We send the newsletter using Beehiiv, which acts as our data processor — it handles your data only on our instructions, to deliver the newsletter. Beehiiv stores subscriber data on Amazon Web Services servers in the United States. That international transfer is covered by Beehiiv’s Data Processing Addendum, including Standard Contractual Clauses and a UK addendum. Beehiiv in turn relies on its own sub-processors (such as AWS for hosting), bound by equivalent obligations. To operate the newsletter, Beehiiv may record whether emails are delivered, opened, or have their links clicked.

Cookies

The newsletter signup sets no cookies, and we do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies on this site.

How long we keep it

We keep your details for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email, after which you are removed from the list. If our newsletter account is ever closed, Beehiiv deletes the associated personal data within 30 days, except where the law requires it to be kept longer.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to have it corrected or erased, to restrict or object to its processing, and to data portability. You can also withdraw your consent at any time — unsubscribing does this for the newsletter. To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].

Complaints

If you have a concern about how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can help. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will appear on this page with a revised date above.