Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Sarcastic Mariner (thesarcasticmariner.com) collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name and email address submitted via the Contact Us form
- Name and email address submitted as part of a contributor inquiry or submission
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via standard web analytics)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to contact form enquiries
- Communicate with contributors about their submissions
- Improve the performance and content of the website
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
This website may use cookies for basic site functionality and analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect your experience of the site.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services including WordPress hosting and analytics tools. These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which they were submitted. Contributor correspondence is retained for the duration of the publishing relationship.
Your Rights
If you are located in the EU, UK, or a jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the Contact Us page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.