Privacy Policy for The Rose Monocle

1. A note from the author

The Rose Monocle is a small corner of the web tended by the author, a place for words, ideas, and the occasional wandering thought. This policy sets out what may be gathered when you visit, how it is used, and the choices that remain entirely yours.

The intention is simple: to treat your privacy with the same care as one would a borrowed book.

2. What may be collected

When you step through these pages, a few traces of your visit may be gathered — nothing more than is needed to keep the site running smoothly.

Gentle analytics

The site may collect broad, non‑intrusive information such as which pages are visited, how long they are lingered over, and the type of device used. This helps the author understand how the site is read and how it might be improved.

Cookies and small comforts

The site may place small files (cookies) on your device to remember preferences or support basic functionality. You are free to refuse them through your browser settings.

Words you choose to send

If you write to the author — through a form or by email — you may share your name, your address, or whatever thoughts you choose to send. These are kept only for the purpose of replying.

Embedded curiosities

Occasionally, a page may include content from elsewhere (a video, a map, a post). These third‑party services may collect their own information according to their own policies.

The author does not knowingly collect sensitive information or data about children.

3. How your information is used

Any information gathered is used sparingly and with purpose:

• To reply to messages you send
• To understand how the site is visited and how it might be refined
• To keep the site secure and functioning as intended

Your information is never sold or shared for marketing.

4. Third‑party services

The Rose Monocle may rely on trusted services — for hosting, analytics, or embedded content. These services may collect data independently, but only to the extent required for their role in keeping the site alive and readable.

5. Keeping your data safe

Any personal information you provide is stored securely and kept only for as long as it is needed.

The author takes reasonable steps to protect your data, though no website can promise perfect safety.

6. Your rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Ask what personal data is held about you
• Request corrections or deletion
• Withdraw consent where it applies
• Raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office

To exercise any of these rights, you may write to the author at scop@therosemonocle.com.

7. Changes to this policy

As the site grows or the law shifts, this policy may be updated. The date above will always show the most recent version.

8. Contact

For questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can reach the author at scop@therosemonocle.com.