Last updated: November 2, 2026
Who we are
Solid Magazine is an independent online publication covering celebrities, business, fashion, crypto, health, lifestyle and technology. We are responsible for the personal data collected through solidmagazine.co.uk and handle it in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What information do we collect?
We collect information you choose to give us, such as:
- Your name and email address when you leave a comment, subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Your username, email and password if you create an account
- Your name, bio and article if you contribute through our Write For Us page
We also collect some information automatically when you browse, including your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you read and how you arrived on our site.
How do we use your information?
We use your information to run and improve the website, publish and moderate comments, send newsletters you have signed up for, reply to your messages, show relevant advertising and protect the site from spam and abuse.
Do we use cookies?
Yes. Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to keep the site working, remember your preferences, understand how readers use our content and show advertising.
Some cookies are placed by third parties, such as Google, when ads are shown on our pages. These are explained in the next section.
Where the law requires it, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Google AdSense and advertising cookies
Solid Magazine uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to Solid Magazine and other sites.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of other third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Other third-party vendors and ad networks may also serve ads on our site and use cookies or web beacons to do so. We do not control these cookies, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more details. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, through Google Site Kit, to understand how visitors use our website. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
Do we share your data?
We never sell your personal information. We only share it with trusted providers who help us run the website, such as hosting, email, analytics and advertising services, and with authorities when the law requires it.
Please remember that comments and published guest articles are visible to everyone.
Embedded content and external links
Our articles may include videos, images or social media posts from other websites. These behave as if you had visited those websites directly, and they may collect data about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites we link to.
How long do we keep your data?
We keep personal data only as long as we need it. Comments are kept so follow-up comments can be approved automatically. Account and newsletter data is kept until you delete your account or unsubscribe. Messages sent to us are kept for up to 12 months.
How do we protect your data?
The website uses secure HTTPS encryption, and we take reasonable steps to keep your information safe. No online service can guarantee complete security, but we work to protect your data at all times.
Your privacy rights
You have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, to object to or limit how we use it, to receive a copy of it, and to withdraw your consent at any time.
To make a request, simply contact us. We will respond within one month. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Children’s privacy
Solid Magazine is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will appear on this page with a new “last updated” date.
Frequently asked questions
Does Solid Magazine sell my personal data?
No. We do not sell personal information to anyone.
Does Solid Magazine use advertising cookies?
Yes. We use Google AdSense, which uses cookies to show ads. You can turn off personalised ads at any time through Google Ads Settings.
How can I unsubscribe from the Solid Magazine newsletter?
Click the unsubscribe link in any of our emails, or contact us and we will remove you.
Can I ask Solid Magazine to delete my data?
Yes. Send a request through our contact page and we will delete your data unless we are legally required to keep it.
Contact us
Questions about this privacy policy? Get in touch through our Contact Us page, or return to the Solid Magazine homepage.