This policy explains how Simplify Stream collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit simplify.stream.
We’re a small educational content site. We don’t sell insurance, don’t collect payment information, and don’t trade your data. This policy reflects that reality.
What We Collect and Why
When You Visit the Site
We collect: Standard web analytics data—pages visited, time on site, referral source, device type, approximate location (city/country level).
Why: To understand which articles help people and which don’t, so we can write better content.
Tools we use: Google Analytics (covered by their privacy policy).
When You Download Resources
We collect: Your email address when you download checklists, worksheets, or subscribe to updates.
Why: To send you the resource you requested and occasional relevant content updates. You can unsubscribe anytime.
What we don’t do: We don’t sell email lists. We don’t share them with third parties. We don’t send promotional emails from insurance brokers or vendors.
When You Contact Us
We collect: Whatever you choose to share—name, email, company details if you ask questions or request specific guidance.
Why: To respond to your inquiry.
Retention: We keep correspondence for as long as it’s useful for context, then delete it.
What We Don’t Collect
We don’t collect:
- Payment information (we don’t sell anything)
- Social security numbers, national insurance numbers, or financial data
- Sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily share it in correspondence
- Unnecessary tracking data beyond standard analytics
Cookies
What They Are
Small text files stored by your browser that remember preferences and track site usage.
What We Use Them For
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Track which articles get read, how long people stay, where traffic comes from.
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (like whether you’ve dismissed a notification).
Your Control
Most browsers let you refuse cookies or delete them. Some site features won’t work properly if you block all cookies, but basic content access will.
We don’t use advertising cookies or tracking cookies beyond standard analytics.
How We Use Your Information
Analytics data: Aggregated to understand content performance. We look at patterns (which articles help people), not individuals.
Email addresses: Used only to send resources you requested and occasional content updates. Every email has an unsubscribe link.
Correspondence: Used to respond to your questions. Not shared, not sold, not used for marketing without your explicit permission.
We never:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Share it with insurance brokers or vendors
- Use it for advertising targeting
- Combine it with data from other sources to build profiles
Legal Basis (GDPR)
If you’re in the UK or EU, we process your data based on:
Legitimate interest: Running analytics to improve content (we have a legitimate interest in understanding what’s useful; you have a right to object).
Consent: When you provide your email for downloads or updates (you can withdraw consent anytime by unsubscribing).
Contract/pre-contract: When you contact us requesting information (we need to process your inquiry to respond).
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. Google’s privacy policy governs how they handle this data.
You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
Email Service Provider
We use [email service provider name] to manage email subscriptions and send resources. They’re GDPR-compliant and don’t use your data for their own purposes.
External Links
Our articles link to government resources (MHRA, HRA, Companies House), industry associations, and academic sources. Their privacy policies govern how they handle your data if you click through.
Your Rights (UK/EU)
Under GDPR, you have these rights:
Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate information.
Erasure: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements).
Restriction: Ask us to stop processing your data in certain circumstances.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest (like analytics).
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
Withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from emails or revoke permissions you’ve given.
To exercise these rights: Email admin@simplify.stream with your request. We’ll respond within one month.
Data Security
How we protect your information:
- Email addresses stored on secure, GDPR-compliant platforms
- Access limited to necessary personnel only
- Regular security reviews of third-party services
- HTTPS encryption for all site traffic
What we can’t guarantee: No system is completely secure. We take reasonable precautions, but we can’t guarantee against every possible breach.
If something goes wrong: We’ll notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law.
How Long We Keep Data
Analytics: Retained in Google Analytics according to their retention settings (typically 26 months).
Email addresses: Kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Correspondence: Retained while relevant, then deleted.
Backups: May contain residual data for a limited period even after deletion.
Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for professionals working in high-growth companies. We don’t knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
If you’re a parent and believe your child has provided information to us, contact admin@simplify.stream and we’ll delete it immediately.
International Users
This site is based in the UK and primarily serves UK audiences, but we welcome international visitors.
If you’re outside the UK, your data may be processed in the UK under UK data protection law. By using this site, you consent to this transfer and processing.
Changes to This Policy
We’ll update this policy if our practices change or legal requirements evolve.
How we notify you: We’ll post updates on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Material changes: If we make significant changes that affect how we use information you’ve already provided, we’ll notify you by email (if we have your address) before implementing the change.
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data:
Email: admin@simplify.stream
Response time: We aim to respond within 3 business days.
Complaints: If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk
What This Policy Covers
This policy applies to simplify.stream and any subdomains (like blog.simplify.stream if we add one).
It doesn’t cover:
- Third-party sites we link to
- Services you access through external links
- Any offline interactions
Simplify Stream
Educational content about commercial insurance
No policies sold | No regulated advice