Last updated June 2026. ThePeptideBrief.co.uk is an independent UK information website. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, why we collect it, and what rights you have over your data. We aim to comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information we collect automatically

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use this site, including which pages are read, how long visitors stay, and which articles are most useful. Google Analytics collects information such as your approximate location at country or city level, the device and browser you are using, how you arrived at the site, and which pages you viewed. This information is aggregated and does not directly identify you as an individual. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, and many browsers allow you to opt out of analytics tracking specifically. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to read content on this site.

Newsletter signups

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, this is handled through Beehiiv, a third-party newsletter platform. When you subscribe, we collect your email address and, if you provide it, your name. This information is used solely to send you our newsletter and any related communications you have signed up for. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter email. When you unsubscribe, your details are removed from our active mailing list. Beehiiv’s own privacy policy governs how they process and store this data on our behalf, and is available on their website. We do not sell, rent or share your email address with any third party for marketing purposes.

Cookies

This site uses cookies for analytics purposes as described above. We do not currently use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to request access to any personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, and object to how your data is processed. If you have subscribed to our newsletter and wish to access, correct or delete your data, you can do so by unsubscribing via the link in any newsletter email, or by contacting us directly using the details below. We will respond to any data request within one month as required by law.

Contact

ThePeptideBrief does not currently operate a contact form. For any queries relating to this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us via the details provided on our About page.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time, for example if we introduce new tools or services that affect how data is collected. The version published on this page at the time of your visit is the version that applies. We recommend checking this page periodically if you have ongoing concerns about how your data is handled.