Effective date: 26 April 2026
Woodbrief is an independent editorial platform covering UK green energy policy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.
Who we are
Woodbrief is operated as an independent publication based in the United Kingdom. You can contact us at matt@woodbrief.co.uk with any questions about this policy.
What data we collect
The only personal data we collect is your email address, and only when you choose to subscribe to the Woodbrief newsletter or create a membership account. We do not collect names, payment information, or any other personal data.
How we use your email address
We use your email address to:
- Send the weekly Woodbrief digest
- Notify you of new articles and policy updates
- Manage your membership account
We will never sell your email address or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your email address on the basis of your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing using the link in any email we send, or by contacting us at matt@woodbrief.co.uk.
Third-party services
To operate this site, we use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.
Ghost - Our publishing platform handles membership accounts and email delivery. Ghost processes email addresses on our behalf as a data processor. https://ghost.org/privacy
Google Analytics - We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about your visit including pages viewed, time on site, and approximate location. It uses cookies. You can opt out using the https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. https://policies.google.com/privacy
Cloudflare - Our site is served through Cloudflare, which provides security and performance services. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and other connection data as part of normal network operations. https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
GitHub - Our Policy Tracker data and Grant Checker is hosted and updated via GitHub. No personal data is passed to GitHub through your use of the site. https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-general-privacy-statement
Cookies
This site uses cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and site security (Cloudflare). If you are a subscriber, Ghost also sets a cookie to keep you logged in. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly.
Data retention
We retain your email address for as long as your subscription is active. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, your data will be removed promptly.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at matt@woodbrief.co.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.