Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 July 2026

Synapsia ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used and the choices available to you.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable privacy legislation.

1. Who We Are

Synapsia is an editorial website dedicated to the exploration of creativity, intelligence, learning, science, history, psychology and mind sports.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the details published on our Contact page.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect:

Information you provide

This may include:

  1. your name;
  2. email address;
  3. any information you include when contacting us;
  4. information voluntarily submitted when contributing articles or other content.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  1. IP address;
  2. browser type and version;
  3. operating system;
  4. referring website;
  5. pages visited;
  6. date and time of access;
  7. approximate geographic location;
  8. device information.

This information is generally collected through server logs or website analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  1. respond to enquiries;
  2. administer the Website;
  3. improve our content and services;
  4. monitor website performance;
  5. detect fraud or malicious activity;
  6. comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  1. your consent;
  2. performance of a contract;
  3. compliance with legal obligations;
  4. our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Website.

5. Cookies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies may include:

  1. essential cookies;
  2. performance and analytics cookies;
  3. functionality cookies.

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

6. Analytics

We may use website analytics services to understand how visitors use the Website.

Analytics information is generally anonymised and used only for statistical purposes.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Information may be shared only where necessary with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Website, or where required by law.

Any third parties processing information on our behalf are required to comply with applicable data protection legislation.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. External Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Users should consult the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you may have the right to:

  1. access your personal information;
  2. request correction of inaccurate information;
  3. request deletion of personal information;
  4. restrict processing;
  5. object to processing;
  6. request data portability;
  7. withdraw consent where processing relies upon consent.

Requests may be made using the contact details published on the Website.

12. Children's Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate consent.

If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any revised version will be published on this page together with the updated revision date.

14. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us via the Contact page on this Website.

If you remain dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Website: https://ico.org.uk