Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

HeyTails (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use and store your information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who we are

HeyTails is operated by CI Media Ltd, based in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, United Kingdom. Contact: hello@heytails.com

What data we collect

We collect the following personal data:

  • Email address – when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name – if provided when subscribing or contacting us
  • Usage data –pages visited, time on site, clicks (via analytics tools)
  • Contact form data – name, email address and message content

How we use your data

We use your data to:

  • Send you the HeyTails newsletter and related updates
  • Respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
  • Improve our website and content through anonymised analytics
  • Send occasional recommendations for products or services we believe are relevant to you

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

Legal basis for processing

We process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – you have opted in to receive our newsletter
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our service and communicate with subscribers

Email marketing

By subscribing to HeyTails you consent to receive our weekly newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us at hello@heytails.com.

We use Beehiiv to manage our email list. Your email address is stored securely on their platform. You can review Beehiiv’s privacy policy at beehiiv.com.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyse traffic. These include:

  • Essential cookies – required for the site to function
  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics)
  • Affiliate cookies – track clicks on product links for commission purposes

You can manage cookie preferences via the cookie banner on your first visit to the site.

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services which may process your data:

  • Beehiiv (email marketing)
  • Google Analytics (website analytics)
  • WordPress (website platform)

Data retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data is deleted within 30 days.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@heytails.com.

Changes to this policy

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

Contact

CI Media Ltd
Holmes Chapel, Cheshire
United Kingdom
hello@heytails.com