Privacy & Cookies

Last updated: November 2025

1. Who We Are

My Green Comms (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a UK-based communications platform that helps individuals and organizations communicate sustainability credibly and responsibly.

Website: https://www.mygreencomms.com
Contact: support@mygreencomms.com

We are committed to protecting your personal information and handling it transparently, securely, and in compliance with UK GDPR and related data protection laws.

2. What Information We Collect

We currently collect only the information you choose to provide:

Email address (and optionally name) when you sign up for updates or our Substack newsletter.
Information submitted through Wix forms, such as waitlist or contact forms.
Anonymous analytics data about how visitors use our website, collected through Wix and CookieYes.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Send you updates about our launch, articles, and future services;
Deliver our newsletter via Substack;
Manage sign-ups and inquiries submitted through Wix;
Improve website performance and content through anonymized analytics.

We will never sell or rent your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, our legal bases for processing are:

Consent — when you subscribe or opt in to communications.
Legitimate interest — when you contact us directly and reasonably expect a response.

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by contacting us at lee@mygreencomms.com.

5. Where and How Your Data is Stored

Website & forms: Our site is hosted on Wix, which stores data on secure servers in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
Email newsletter: We use Substack to manage our mailing list and send newsletters. You can review Substack’s Privacy Policy.
Email & document storage: We use Google Workspace for email and internal files.

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes listed above or until you unsubscribe.

6. Data Security

We use reputable, GDPR-compliant service providers (Wix, Substack, Google) and restrict data access to authorized personnel only.

All accounts are secured with strong passwords and two-factor authentication where possible.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you;
Request correction or deletion;
Withdraw consent for marketing;
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

To exercise your rights, email us at lee@mygreencomms.com.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our website or services evolve. Changes will appear on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

Cookie Policy

1. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and performance. We use the CookieYes GDPR Cookie Banner to collect and manage consent in accordance with GDPR.

Cookies are small files that help us understand how visitors use our website and remember preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies – Required for basic site functionality and Wix hosting.
Analytics cookies – Help us understand site usage and performance through anonymized data.
Preference cookies – Store your cookie choices and basic settings.

These cookies may be set by Wix or by integrated tools such as CookieYes.

3. Managing Cookies

On your first visit, the CookieYes banner allows you to accept or decline optional cookies.
You can change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or through your browser settings.

4. Third-party Cookies and Integrations

Our website includes the following third-party tools, which may place their own cookies:

Wix – for website hosting, analytics, and site functionality.
Substack – for newsletter subscription forms and embedded content.
CookieYes – for consent management.

Please review their respective privacy policies for details on how they use cookies.

5. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, contact:
📧 support@mygreencomms.com