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Privacy Policy

Privacy, Cookies, Editorial & Corrections Policy

Last updated: 17 June 2026

At Reckless Press, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your data, how cookies are used on this website, how our editorial content is produced, and how we handle corrections.

1. Who We Are

Reckless Press is an independent music publication covering news, reviews, interviews, live events, opinion pieces and editorial content.

For any privacy, editorial or corrections enquiries, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://recklesspress.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Competition entries
  • Press submissions
  • Newsletter subscriptions

We may also automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Referring websites
  • Site usage analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Publish submitted content where agreed
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Manage competitions and giveaways
  • Monitor website security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will only process personal information where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR. These lawful bases may include consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity or legal obligations. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

4. Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send updates about music news, interviews, reviews, features, competitions and other Reckless Press content.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link contained within every email.

We do not sell subscriber information to third parties.

5. Data Sharing

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email marketing providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Security services
  • Technical support providers

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal.

Contact enquiries may be retained for administrative and legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request a copy of your data

Requests can be submitted via our contact email. We will respond in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

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Cookie Policy

9. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites function correctly, remember preferences and provide information about how visitors use the site.

10. Cookies We Use

Reckless Press may use:

  • Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand visitor behaviour and improve content.
  • Performance Cookies – Monitor website performance and errors.
  • Third Party Cookies – Set by embedded content, social media platforms or advertising services.

11. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

12. Third Party Services

We may use services such as Google Analytics, embedded video players, social media widgets and advertising platforms that may place cookies on your device.

Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Editorial Policy

13. Our Editorial Standards

Reckless Press is committed to publishing accurate, fair and engaging content relating to music, culture and the creative industries.

Our editorial team strives to:

  • Verify information before publication.
  • Clearly distinguish news from opinion.
  • Disclose sponsored content where applicable.
  • Act independently from commercial influence.
  • Correct significant factual inaccuracies when identified.

14. Reviews and Opinions

Reviews, ratings and opinion pieces represent the views of the individual writer and may not necessarily reflect the views of Reckless Press.

Music and art are subjective. Readers may reasonably disagree with published opinions.

15. Sponsored Content

Where content has been paid for, sponsored, gifted or created through a commercial partnership, we will make reasonable efforts to clearly disclose that relationship.

16. User Submissions

Press releases, guest articles, artist submissions and reader contributions may be edited for clarity, style, formatting and length before publication.

We reserve the right to reject submissions without explanation.

Corrections Policy

17. Commitment to Accuracy

We take accuracy seriously and welcome feedback from readers, artists, promoters, venues and industry professionals.

Despite our best efforts, mistakes can occasionally occur.

18. Reporting Errors

If you believe content published by Reckless Press contains a factual error, please contact us with:

  • The article URL
  • The specific information believed to be incorrect
  • Supporting evidence where available

19. Corrections Process

We will review all correction requests fairly and promptly.

Where a significant factual error is identified, we may:

  • Update the article
  • Add a correction note
  • Clarify information
  • Remove content where appropriate

Editorial opinions and subjective reviews are generally not considered factual errors unless based upon demonstrably incorrect information.

20. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page and take effect immediately upon publication.