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Effective date: 30 June 2026Mendiplodocus is a local information newsletter for people interested in news, events, places, and community life in the Mendip area. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Mendiplodocus is a local newsletter published under the Mendiplodocus brand at mendiplodocus.co.uk. The newsletter brand uses its own separate domain and branding.For privacy-related questions, contact:
Email: [your email address]
We only collect the personal data needed to send the newsletter and manage subscriptions. This is usually:
Your email address.
Technical and subscription data such as signup date, subscription status, and email interaction data such as opens or clicks where available through the newsletter platform.
We do not require paid subscription details because this is a free local information newsletter. Your description of the newsletter was that it is free, collects only email data, and allows one-click unsubscribe at any time.
We collect your information when you:
Sign up to receive the newsletter.
Open or click links in newsletter emails.
Interact with the publication website, where cookies or similar technologies may be used.
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We use your data to:
Send you the Mendiplodocus newsletter.
Manage your subscription and unsubscribe requests.
Monitor newsletter performance and improve content.
Maintain the security and operation of the website and newsletter.
The publication is focused on local news, events, makers, and community interest content in the Mendip area.
Under UK data protection law, our lawful basis for processing your email address is consent, because you choose to subscribe to the newsletter. We rely on that consent to send newsletter emails and manage your subscription preferences.
We do not sell your personal data.
Your data may be processed by service providers we use to operate the newsletter, including beehiiv as our publishing and email platform.
We keep your data for as long as you remain subscribed, or as long as necessary to maintain unsubscribe and suppression records so we do not email you again after you opt out. We may also retain limited records where required for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the one-click unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email. beehiiv’s signup consent settings are designed to require a checkbox confirming agreement to your legal pages before signup when enabled.beehiiv+1
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
To make a request, email:
[your email address]
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.