Last updated: 16 October 2026
This policy explains how The Digital Owner collects and uses personal data. The site is published by Nathan Richer, based in the United Kingdom ("we", "us"). We are the data controller for personal data collected through this site. We aim to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Contact: hello@thedigitalowner.com
What we collect
- Information you give us: such as your name and email address if you contact us.
- Usage data: such as pages visited, device and browser type, approximate location and referring site, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Affiliate and advertising data: when you click an affiliate link or ad, the partner may record that click.
How and why we use it
| Purpose | Lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Replying to your messages | Legitimate interests |
| Understanding how the site is used | Consent (for non-essential cookies) |
| Running the site securely | Legitimate interests |
| Meeting legal obligations | Legal obligation |
You can withdraw consent at any time, for example by changing your cookie settings.
Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies to run the site. We only set analytics or advertising cookies with your consent, which you can give or refuse through our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time.
| Cookie or tool | Provider | Purpose | Set only with consent? |
|---|---|---|---|
| tdo_consent (stored in your browser) | The Digital Owner | Remembers your cookie choice | No, strictly necessary |
| Meta Pixel (_fbp, _fbc) | Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd | Measures visits from our Facebook and Instagram ads and shows relevant ads | Yes |
| Google Analytics (ga, _ga*) | Google Ireland Ltd | Counts visits and shows how the site is used | Yes |
You can change your choice at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
Who we share data with
We share data only with service providers who help us run the site, under contracts that protect your data:
- Vercel Inc., which hosts the site and processes server logs such as IP addresses.
- Namecheap, Inc., which manages our domain and its DNS.
- Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, for advertising measurement on Facebook and Instagram, only if you accept cookies.
- Google Ireland Ltd, for Google Analytics, only if you accept cookies.
- Our email provider, if you write to us. We do not sell your personal data.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where they do, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as UK adequacy regulations or the International Data Transfer Agreement or Addendum.
How long we keep it
We keep correspondence for as long as needed to deal with your message, then delete it.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the use of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent. To use any of these rights, email hello@thedigitalowner.com. We will respond within one month.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. We would appreciate the chance to resolve it first.
Children
This site is not aimed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Changes
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows when it last changed.