This Privacy Policy explains how Scaffmag collects, uses and protects your personal information. It applies to all visitors, subscribers, advertisers and anyone who interacts with us online.

Last updated: Nov 28, 2025

Who we are

Scaffmag is a UK-based digital publication covering the scaffolding and access sector.

Editor: Daniel Norton
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://scaffmag.com

We are the data controller for the personal information we collect.

Information we collect

We collect information when you:

• Sign up for newsletters

• Download or unlock content

• Send us emails or enquiries

• Enter competitions or surveys

• Buy advertising or commercial services

• Create an account (if enabled in future)

This may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Company name

• Job title

• Phone number (only if provided)

• Billing information for advertisers and sponsors

Information collected automatically

When you visit Scaffmag we collect technical information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time on site

• Referring website

We collect this using analytics tools only after you accept non-essential cookies.
See our Cookie Policy for full details.

Information from advertisers and partners

If you work with us commercially, we may receive contact details and campaign information from:

• Advertising agencies

• Marketing partners

• Event organisers

• Affiliate partners

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters you signed up for

• Deliver content and manage access to locked pages

• Process advertising or commercial bookings

• Respond to enquiries

• Improve site performance and user experience

• Carry out analytics if you consent

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We do not sell personal data.

Legal reasons we use your data

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis, including:

• Consent for newsletters and analytics

• Legitimate interests for running a media website, improving services and responding to enquiries

• Contract when you purchase advertising or services

• Legal obligation for tax or accounting requirements

How long we keep your information

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

• Enquiry emails: up to 24 months

• Advertising and invoicing data: seven years (HMRC requirement)

• Analytics data: according to our Cookie Policy

Marketing and newsletters

We send newsletters only if you opted in directly.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

Sharing your information

We share data only when necessary with:

• Email providers (Aweber)

• Website hosting and security providers

• Advertising technology partners

• Payment and invoicing providers

• Contractors working on Scaffmag (editorial, technical or commercial)

All partners must protect your data and comply with UK GDPR.

We do not share data with unrelated third parties for their own marketing.

Cookies

We use cookies to run the website, analyse performance and support advertising.

Essential cookies run automatically.
Non-essential cookies run only if you consent.

Full details are set out in our separate Cookie Policy.

Cookie Policy:

Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Delete your data

• Withdraw consent

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Restrict how your data is used

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise your rights email: [email protected]

We may ask for identification before processing requests.

International transfers

Some of our service providers (such as Aweber or analytics platforms) may process data outside the UK.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Children’s data

Scaffmag is not aimed at children.
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
Any updates will appear on this page with a new revision date.

Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or how we use your data, contact:

Email: [email protected]