Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [16/03/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Diary of an Addict. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit written content.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Diary of an Addict is an independent publishing platform that shares anonymous writing, reflections, and personal experiences relating to addiction, recovery, and the human condition.

For the purposes of data protection law, the operator of this website acts as the data controller of the information collected through the site.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate the website and newsletter.

Information You Provide

You may provide us with personal information when you:

Subscribe to the newsletter

Submit written work for potential publication

This may include:

Email address

Name or pseudonym

Written submissions

Any information voluntarily included within those submissions

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain technical data may be collected automatically by our hosting provider, such as:

IP address

Browser type

Device type

Pages visited

Date and time of access

This information is used only for website functionality, security, and analytics.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

Delivering the newsletter to subscribers

Reviewing and managing writing submissions

Communicating with contributors

Improving the website and reader experience

Ensuring security and preventing misuse

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

5. Anonymous Publishing

Many pieces published on this platform may be shared anonymously or under pseudonyms.

If you submit written content:

You may choose to remain anonymous publicly.

However, submission metadata or contact details may still be stored privately for administrative purposes.

Please avoid including identifying personal information within submissions if you wish to remain anonymous.

6. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the website, such as:

Website hosting providers (such as IONOS)

Email delivery or newsletter services

These providers only process data on our behalf and are required to protect it.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:

Unauthorized access

Loss or misuse

Disclosure or alteration

However, no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide the newsletter service

Manage submissions

Maintain records required for administrative or legal purposes

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

9. Your Rights

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

Request access to your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Restrict or object to certain processing

Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, you may contact us using the details below.

10. Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Ensure basic site functionality

Understand visitor usage patterns

Further information may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy.

11. External Links

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

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: info@diary-of-an-addict.com