Last updated: 14/03/2026

This privacy policy explains how Life After Loss collects, uses and protects any information that you provide when you use this website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we handle any personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who we are

Life After Loss is a content website based in England and Wales. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller for personal information collected through this site.

What information we collect

At present, this website does not collect personal data beyond what is automatically gathered by WordPress and standard web hosting infrastructure. This may include:

  • IP addresses and browser information collected automatically in server logs
  • Cookies set by WordPress to maintain basic site functionality

If you contact us via the contact form, we collect your name, email address and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not stored beyond the period necessary to do so.

How we use your information

Any information collected through this website is used only for the purpose for which it was provided. We do not sell, trade or transfer your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or to improve the user experience.

WordPress sets cookies that are necessary for the site to function. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are not used for tracking or advertising.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.

Third-party links

This website contains links to external websites, including bereavement support organisations and charities. Once you leave this site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

Data security

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any personal data we hold is kept securely. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information you send to us.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request that we correct any inaccurate data
  • Request that we delete your personal data
  • Object to the processing of your data
  • Request that we restrict the processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our contact page. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

If you are not satisfied with how we have handled your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You can do this at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

Children

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please use the contact page.