COOKIE POLICY
The Loadstar Cookie Policy
Effective: April 2026

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information about how the site is used.

How we use cookies
We use cookies for a limited number of purposes:

Necessary cookies
These are essential for the operation of the site. They include things like logging into your account, maintaining your subscription session, and ensuring secure access to subscriber content. These cookies cannot be switched off.

Analytics cookies
These help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. For example, which articles are read most, how users navigate the site, and where users drop off. We use this information in aggregate.

Marketing cookies
We may use cookies to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and understand how users arrive at the site. We do not sell personal data or use intrusive tracking technologies.

Managing cookies
When you first visit The Loadstar, you will be given the option to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services such as analytics providers. These are subject to the respective third party’s policies.

Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact: arabella@theloadstar.com‍

The Loadstar Media Ltd
Company Reg No: 08550111
VAT No: GB171306729
Effective: April 2026

‍Introduction
‍This Privacy Policy explains how The Loadstar Media Ltd (“The Loadstar”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses and protects personal data. We are committed to handling data responsibly and transparently.

What data we collect
We collect personal data when you subscribe to The Loadstar, create an account, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.This may include your name, email address, company name, billing address, and payment-related information.

‍Payment information
‍If you make a purchase, payment details such as credit card information are processed by our third-party payment provider. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

‍How we use your data
‍We use personal data to provide access to subscription content, manage your account, process payments, communicate with you about your subscription, send newsletters and relevant updates, and improve our website and content.

‍Cookies and analytics
‍We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain secure login sessions, understand how the site is used, and improve performance and content (see our Cookies Policy below).

‍Third-party services
‍We use trusted third-party providers to operate our services, including payment processors, email and marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, and analytics providers. These providers process data on our behalf and are required to do so securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

‍Data sharing
‍We do not sell personal data. We only share data where necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

‍Data retention
‍We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal and accounting requirements.

‍Your rights
‍Depending on your location, you may have rights including access to your data, correction of inaccurate data, deletion of your data, and restriction of processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

‍Data security
‍We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

‍Changes to this policy
‍We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be communicated via the website or by email.

Contact
‍If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle data, please contact: arabella@theloadstar.com

The Loadstar Media Ltd
Company Reg No: 08550111
VAT No: GB171306729