Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 September 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Live Review (“we”, “our”, “the site”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors. By using thelivereview.co.uk, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Newsletter sign‑ups
  • Comments
  • Contact form submissions

Newsletter (MailerLite)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, MailerLite collects:

  • Your email address
  • Your IP address
  • Subscription preferences
  • Engagement data (opens, clicks)

MailerLite processes this data according to its own privacy policy and is GDPR‑compliant.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Comments (WordPress)

When you leave a comment, WordPress may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent (for spam detection)

This is standard for WordPress sites.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit thelivereview.co.uk, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Referring URLs

This helps us analyse performance and improve the site.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality
  • Analyse traffic
  • Deliver personalised advertising
  • Remember user preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. Advertising & Mediavine

The Live Review uses Mediavine to manage third‑party advertising.

Mediavine and its partners may use:

  • Cookies
  • Device identifiers
  • Interest‑based targeting
  • Real‑time bidding data

This allows ads to be personalised and helps support the site.

Mediavine Programmatic Advertising

Mediavine may collect:

  • IP address
  • Approximate location
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages viewed
  • Ad interactions

This data is used to:

  • Serve personalised ads
  • Measure ad performance
  • Prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal requirements

Visitors can review Mediavine’s partner list and policies through the consent banner.

3. Consent Management (GDPR / UK GDPR)

Visitors from the UK and EU will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non‑essential cookies
  • Change your preferences at any time

We honour all opt‑out signals, including:

  • Global Privacy Control (GPC)
  • “Do Not Sell My Information”
  • Targeted advertising opt‑outs

4. CCPA / CPRA (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal data
  • Request deletion
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Receive equal service even if they exercise their rights

To submit a request, contact us using the details below.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Operate and improve the site
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Analyse traffic
  • Display personalised ads
  • Send newsletters (if subscribed)
  • Prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information directly.

6. Third‑Party Services

We may use third‑party tools such as:

  • Mediavine advertising
  • MailerLite
  • Google Analytics
  • Social media widgets
  • WordPress comment system

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

7. Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no online service is completely secure. You use the site at your own risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Live Review is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Delete your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, contact:

Email: thelivereview@outlook.com

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.