UK GDPR Compliance
At Oh, Wild Life!, we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we comply with your rights under UK GDPR and the data practices applicable to our informational website.
Scope and Applicability
The UK GDPR applies to the processing of personal data of individuals in the United Kingdom. While Oh, Wild Life! is an informational blog with no user registration system or database of personal information, we do collect limited data automatically through website analytics and server logs. This page outlines how we handle such data in compliance with UK GDPR.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of access – to request confirmation of whether we process your data and to receive a copy of it
- Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing – to limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection.
How We Comply
Oh, Wild Life! does not store personal data in any user database. We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that collect limited, anonymised data such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. We have configured these tools to anonymise IP addresses and do not link this data to any individual identity. We do not sell, share, or profile personal data for advertising purposes.
Data We Process
The only personal data we process is:
- IP addresses (anonymised)
- Browser and device information
- Pages viewed and session duration
- Geolocation data at country level only
This data is collected solely for website performance monitoring and is not used to identify individuals.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of data is based on legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to ensure the website functions properly, improves user experience, and maintains security. We balance this interest against your rights and freedoms, and we only process minimal, non-identifiable data.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us via email at [email protected]. In your message, please:
- State which right you wish to exercise
- Provide your email address or any identifier you used on the site (e.g., if you submitted a comment or contact form)
- Include proof of identity if requested for security purposes
We will respond to your request without undue delay and within one month.
Response Timeframes
We are required by UK GDPR to respond to your requests within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by two additional months, and we will inform you of any extension and the reasons for it.
No Discrimination Policy
We will never deny you access to our content, charge you fees, or provide a lower quality of service because you have exercised your data protection rights under UK GDPR.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in law or our data practices. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about your rights under UK GDPR or how we handle your data, please contact our data protection point of contact:
Elara Whitmore
Email: [email protected]
Address: Taronga Zoo Sydney, Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
For complaints regarding data processing, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.
