Our privacy statement

The Democratic Bloc
Last updated: 26/08/2025

At The Democratic Bloc, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

The Democratic Bloc is a UK-based organisation. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of the personal data you provide to us.

You can contact us at:
Email: info@dembloc.com

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

  • Email address – when you subscribe to our newsletter.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your email address to:

  • Send you our newsletters, updates, and relevant communications related to The Democratic Bloc.

We will only send you communications if you have provided your explicit consent to receive them.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Our lawful basis for processing your personal data is consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the UK GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. How We Store Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely and only accessible by authorised personnel. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may use trusted third-party services (such as email marketing platforms) to process your data solely for the purpose of sending newsletters, and only under agreements that ensure GDPR compliance.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

You can exercise any of these rights by contacting us at info@dembloc.com.

8. Retention

We will retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our communications. If you unsubscribe, your data will be removed from our mailing list promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this statement occasionally to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised “last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy statement or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: info@dembloc.com