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DATA PROTECTION, GDPR
AND
COOKIES POLICY 2026.

 

Data Protection, GDPR & Cookies Policy 2026

Effective Date: 29th March 2026
Reviewed & Updated: 29th March 2026

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Please take the time to read the privacy notice carefully, as it explains how we handle the information we collect. Please discontinue the use of these services if you disagree with this privacy notice.

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Privacy Summary
At Truecrime.online, run in association with Michaela B Kempson MA, BSc, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. We only collect the information we need to provide our services, improve the website, and keep everything secure. We never sell your data, and we only share it with trusted service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting or payment providers. You always control your data. Under GDPR, you have rights to access the data we hold, to ask us to correct it, to delete it, or to stop us from using it in specific ways. We also use cookies to ensure the website works properly and to understand how people use it, but you can choose which cookies you are comfortable with. For the detailed legal version, please refer to the full policy set out below.

 

1. Purpose and Scope
This Policy sets out how Truecrime.online, operated in association with Michaela B Kempson MA, BSc, complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the EU ePrivacy Directive. This policy applies to all personal data collected, processed, or stored by Truecrime.online. It governs both data protection and the use of cookies and tracking technologies on the (“Website”) and in conjunction with our (“Services”).

 

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

Processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR. The lawful bases relied upon include consent, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests, such as service delivery, security, and the improvement of website functionality, provided that such interests are not overridden by the data subject's rights and freedoms.

 

3. Categories of Data Collected
The categories of data collected may include identification and contact information such as names, email addresses, and account details; technical and usage information such as IP addresses, device identifiers, and browser details; communication records such as enquiries and correspondence; and membership or subscription details including payment history and account preferences.

 

4. Purpose of Processing
Personal data will be processed for specific purposes including the provision of services, administration of accounts and subscriptions, communication with users, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the prevention of fraud and security risks.

 

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Personal data shall not be sold, but it may be disclosed to authorised processors engaged in hosting, analytics, payment, or security services, to regulators or authorities where required by law, and to legal counsel for the establishment or defence of legal claims. Appropriate Data Processing Agreements bind all third parties with access to data.

 

6. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside of the UK or EEA, safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions will be implemented to ensure compliance with GDPR rules on international transfers.

 

7. Data Retention
Personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by statutory obligations, and once no longer needed it shall be securely deleted or anonymised.

 

8. Security of Processing
Truecrime.online takes the security of personal data seriously and employs appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it. These may include encryption, pseudonymisation, restricted access, and regular audits of security systems. However, please note that no security measures are completely infallible, and we cannot guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will never be able to circumvent our safeguards and gain improper access to, collect, steal, or alter your information. While we implement reasonable measures to protect personal information, the transmission of such information to and from our website is carried out at your own risk. You are responsible for ensuring that you access the website only within a secure environment.

 

9. Data Subject Rights
Data subjects are entitled to exercise their rights under GDPR. These include the right to access their personal data, to rectify inaccuracies, to request erasure where appropriate, to restrict or object to processing, to request data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Requests must be submitted in writing to the Data Protection Officer and will be responded to within one month in accordance with statutory requirements.

 

10. Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach, Truecrime.online will comply with Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR by notifying the relevant Supervisory Authority within 72 hours where required, and by informing affected individuals without undue delay if the breach is likely to result in high risk to their rights and freedoms.

 

11. Supervisory Authority
Data subjects have the right to complain to their local Supervisory Authority. In the UK, the relevant body is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

 

12. Data Controller and Contact Information
The Data Controller responsible for processing under this Policy is Truecrime.online, with Michaela B Kempson MA, BSc acting as Data Protection Officer. Contact details are as follows:

 

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Policy also governs the use of cookies and tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on a device when a website is accessed. Tracking technologies may also include scripts, pixels, and local storage. Cookies are used for various purposes including enabling essential website functions, improving performance, enhancing user experience, and providing advertising or analytics. The categories of cookies used include strictly necessary cookies, which are crucial and do not require consent; performance and analytics cookies, which help us understand how the site is used; functional cookies, which allow us to remember preferences; and advertising and targeting cookies, which are only activated with explicit consent. The legal basis for using cookies depends on their type. Essential cookies may be used under legitimate interests, whereas all other cookies require explicit permission. On first visit to the website, users are presented with a cookie banner allowing them to accept, reject, or customise their cookie preferences. Consent choices are stored for up to twelve months and may be withdrawn at any time via the website’s cookie settings. Third-party cookies, such as those placed by analytics or social media providers, may also be used, and such providers must comply with GDPR and ePrivacy obligations. Cookies and tracking technologies may collect data including IP addresses, approximate location, browser and device details, and information about how pages are used. Where possible, this data is aggregated and not used to identify individuals unless expressly stated personally. Users may manage cookies by adjusting website cookie settings, changing browser settings to block or delete cookies, or opting out of targeted advertising through industry-standard platforms. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

14. Policy Review and Amendments
This Policy will be reviewed annually and may be amended to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, or operational practices. Updates will be published on Truecrime.online with a revised effective date.

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