Last reviewed: 29 August 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Pub & Social, a Canford Media publication, collects and uses personal information through pubsocial.co.uk. For privacy requests, email hello@pubsocial.co.uk.
Who we are
Pub & Social is a UK digital publication covering pub news, culture, food and drink, venues, events and the people behind Britain’s pubs. Pub & Social is the contact point for the processing described in this notice.
Information we may collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may receive:
- Your name, email address and messages sent through contact forms.
- Newsletter choices, competition entries, comments and account information.
- IP address, browser, device, approximate location and referring page.
- Pages viewed, interactions, consent choices and security logs.
- Information you choose to send with a story, image, correction or complaint.
Why we use personal information
We use information to operate and secure the website, respond to enquiries, manage accounts and comments, deliver requested newsletters, administer competitions, measure performance, improve our coverage, prevent abuse, display and measure advertising, establish or defend legal claims and meet legal obligations.
Depending on the activity, our lawful basis is consent, performance of a contract, compliance with law or our legitimate interests in publishing, communicating with readers, improving and protecting the service. Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider the effect on individual rights.
Cookies, analytics and advertising
We use strictly necessary technologies to operate and protect the site. With any consent required by law, we may use Google Analytics through Google Site Kit to understand visits and Google AdSense to deliver and measure advertising. You can accept, reject or change non-essential choices using the cookie banner or “Manage consent” control.
More detail is available in our Cookie Policy.
Newsletters, comments and competitions
If you subscribe to a newsletter, we use your details to send the content you requested. Every marketing email should include an unsubscribe route. Where comments are enabled, we may process the submitted comment, identifiers and anti-spam signals. Competition information is used to administer the promotion, verify eligibility and contact winners under any specific terms.
Sharing and service providers
We may use hosting, security, analytics, advertising, email, form, anti-spam, consent and social-media providers. Current website tools include WordPress services and plugins, Google Site Kit, Google Analytics, Google AdSense and Mailchimp features where enabled.
We share only what is reasonably needed to provide the service, comply with law, obtain professional advice or complete a business reorganisation. We do not sell personal information as a standalone product.
International transfers
Some providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where UK data protection law requires safeguards, transfers should rely on adequacy regulations or appropriate contractual and organisational measures.
How long we keep information
We keep information only for as long as needed for the purpose, security, applicable law and dispute resolution. Relevant factors include whether an account or subscription remains active, the age of an enquiry, competition terms, fraud-prevention needs and provider settings. Backups and suppression records may remain for a limited additional period.
Security
We use proportionate technical and organisational measures intended to protect personal information from loss, misuse and unauthorised access. No online service can guarantee absolute security.
Your UK data protection rights
Depending on the purpose and lawful basis, you may have rights to be informed, access your data, correct it, request erasure or restriction, receive portable data, object to certain processing and withdraw consent.
Send a request to hello@pubsocial.co.uk. We may request reasonable information to verify identity. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
Children
The site is not directed to children. Because our subject matter includes alcohol, nightlife and licensed venues, we do not knowingly invite personal information from anyone under 18.
External links and policy changes
External websites and embedded services have their own privacy notices. We may update this policy when our services, providers or legal obligations change. The review date at the top shows the latest version.
Contact us
For privacy questions or requests, email hello@pubsocial.co.uk or use our Contact Us page.