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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Reform Watch collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws.

Who We Are

Reform Watch is a UK-based political commentary website run by an individual. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@reformwatch.co.uk

What Information We Collect

We do not collect or store any personal data ourselves.

However, we work with a trusted third-party email service provider, Buttondown, which collects and stores:

  • Email Address – if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter.

Additionally, we use your browser’s local storage to remember your theme preference (light/dark mode), which is not personally identifiable.

How and Why It’s Collected

  • Email addresses are collected by Buttondown solely for the purpose of sending Reform Watch updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
  • Theme preferences are stored locally in your browser (via a cookie or localStorage) to improve usability. This information is never transmitted or stored by us or Buttondown.

We do not use contact forms, analytics, ads, or tracking scripts.

Third-Party Services

Buttondown acts as our data processor under UK GDPR. It stores and manages newsletter subscriptions on our behalf. Reform Watch never sees or handles your email address directly.

For more information, see Buttondown’s Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access any personal data held about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled or your rights have been infringed

To exercise your rights regarding the newsletter, you can: - Click “Unsubscribe” in any email - Or contact Buttondown directly at: support@buttondown.email

We use one essential cookie (.__palette) or localStorage value to remember your theme preference. This does not require consent but is explained in our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Last updated: June 2025