Privacy policy

Last updated: 23 Jan 2026

Public Pressure Magazine is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with the Public Pressure Magazine website.

Public Pressure Magazine is a trading name of Fasterthanreality Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom.

1. Who we are

Data Controller: Fasterthanreality Limited

Trading name: Public Pressure Magazine

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

Email: info @ publicpressure.io

2. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information, such as your name and email address, when you subscribe to newsletters or contact us

  • Information you provide when submitting content, applications, or enquiries

  • Technical data, including IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data

  • Analytics data about how you use the website

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16.

3. How we collect data

Your data may be collected through:

  • Direct interactions, such as filling in forms or emailing us

  • Automated technologies, including cookies and analytics tools

  • Third-party services used for website analytics, mailing lists, or embedded media

4. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

  • Operate and maintain the Public Pressure Magazine website

  • Communicate with contributors, readers, and partners

  • Send newsletters or updates where consent has been given

  • Improve website performance and editorial output

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

5. Lawful bases for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent, where you have opted in to communications

  • Legitimate interests, such as running and improving an independent online publication

  • Legal obligations, where processing is required by law

6. Cookies and analytics

Public Pressure Magazine uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how the site is used and to improve functionality.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

Where analytics tools are used, data is collected in an aggregated and anonymised form where possible.

7. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

Your data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers only where necessary, for example:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email newsletter platforms

  • Analytics services

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with UK data protection law.

8. Data storage and security

Your personal data is stored securely and protected against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal requirements.

9. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

More information is available at the ICO website.

10. Third-party links

The Public Pressure Magazine website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.