Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/01/2026

The Haunted UK Podcast, Haunted UK: Fiction, and Pink Flamingo Home Studio (“we”, “us”, or “our”) are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as: 
• Name
• Email address
• Any information you include when contacting us or submitting a story
• Creative submissions, including listener stories (true or fictional), audio files, or written material
• Technical data, such as: 
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site (collected via cookies or analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and messages
• Review and manage story submissions
• Produce podcast or fictional content (with permission)
• Provide studio services, including recording, mixing, mastering, and voice-over work
• Improve our website and content
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Listener Story & Creative Submissions

By submitting a story or creative work to us, you acknowledge that:

• You are the original creator or have the right to submit the material
• We may edit, adapt, or produce the submission for audio or written formats
• We may credit you by name or alias unless you request anonymity
• If you wish to withdraw a submission or have concerns about its use, please contact us.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience
• Analyse website traffic and performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as hosting providers, analytics tools, or email platforms) to operate our website and services. These providers only process data necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect your information.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure.

7. Your Rights (UK & GDPR)

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

9. 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 revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the 'contact' page.