Last updated: 21/11/2025

AB Press (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an editorial brand operated by Karina Karn (T/A AB Press).
Email: kkarn@karinakarn.com

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

AB Press is a digital magazine and publishing platform that collaborates with independent writers and contributors from around the world.
All data collected via this website or through contributor collaborations is controlled by AB Press.

2. What information we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Names and contact details (such as email addresses or social media handles);
• Biographical information provided by contributors;
• Payment or invoicing details (for freelancers and contributors);
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and analytics information when visiting our website.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health or ethnicity) or data related to minors.

3. How we use your information

We use personal information for:

• Managing communication with contributors and collaborators;
• Processing payments or invoices for freelance work;
• Publishing articles and managing editorial content;
• Responding to general enquiries;
• Website administration and analytics (to improve content and performance).

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

4. Legal basis for processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Contract – when we collaborate with freelancers;
• Consent – when you sign up to receive communications or voluntarily contact us;
• Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our publication and website.

5. Data storage and security

All personal data is stored securely using password-protected systems and reputable cloud services.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse of your data.

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Contributor and payment data is generally kept for up to six years for accounting and legal purposes.

7. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data;
• Request correction or deletion;
• Object to processing;
• Withdraw consent (where applicable);
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

You can contact us to exercise these rights at: [add contact email address].

8. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behaviour and improve user experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page, and the date at the top will indicate when it was last updated.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Data Controller:
AB Press – Operated by Karina Karn (T/A AB Press) Email: kkarn@karinakarn.com
Address: 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ United Kingdom