Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 31st March 2025
At Ambient Stratagem, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with UK data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Who We Are
Ambient Stratagem (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website ambient-stratagem.ghost.io and provides geopolitical analysis and defence insights. We act as the data controller for any personal information collected through our website, newsletters, and related services.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, you can contact us at:
📧 ambient-stratagem@ghost.io
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
• When you sign up for our newsletter or membership – your name, email address, and any other details required.
• When you subscribe to paid content – billing details (processed securely via third-party payment providers).
• When you contact us – any information you provide in correspondence.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system, time zone settings).
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources).
This information helps us improve our site’s performance and user experience.
2.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyse site performance. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
• To provide our services, such as delivering newsletters and exclusive content.
• To manage subscriptions and process payments.
• To communicate with you, including responding to queries.
• To improve our website and services, through analytics and performance tracking.
• To comply with legal obligations, including fraud prevention and data protection laws.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data:
• Consent – When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies.
• Contractual necessity – When you purchase a subscription or use member services.
• Legitimate interests – For site security, fraud prevention, and service improvement.
• Legal compliance – When required by law.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:
• Service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors) to operate our services.
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.
We ensure that all third-party processors comply with UK GDPR.
6. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). If this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (e.g., UK GDPR-compliant contracts) are in place.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or to comply with legal obligations. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will delete your contact details unless required to retain them for legal reasons.
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
✔ Access your personal data and request a copy.
✔ Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
✔ Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal limitations.
✔ Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
✔ Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
✔ Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
✔ Data portability, allowing you to request your data in a common format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and you should also take precautions, such as using strong passwords.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We recommend reviewing it periodically.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us:
📧 ambient-stratagem@ghost.io
Alternatively, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if you believe your data rights have been violated.