Privacy Notice
**Last Updated:** June 2026
Who we are
The Goss Magazine is a trading style of Starlight Print Limited.
Starlight Print Limited:
Company Registration Number: 15250108
Registered in England and Wales
Registered Address:
C/O Jaccountancy
Maling Exchange, Hoults Yard
Walker Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
NE6 2HL
Website: www.getthegoss.co.uk
Throughout this Privacy Notice, “The Goss”, “we”, “our” or “us” refers to Starlight Print Limited trading as The Goss Magazine.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information You Provide
* Name
* Email address
* Telephone number
* Postal address
* Business details
* Social media account information
* Information submitted through contact forms
* Information provided when advertising with us
* Information submitted for competitions, giveaways, surveys or events
* Newsletter subscription details
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Device information
* Pages visited
* Time spent on pages
* Referring websites
* Cookie and analytics data
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
* Respond to enquiries
* Provide our services
* Process advertising and directory listing requests
* Publish business information where requested
* Send newsletters and updates where consent has been provided
* Manage competitions, events and promotions
* Improve our website and services
* Maintain website security
* Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent
Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal information.
Contract
Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or provide a service requested by you.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights and freedoms.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to process information to comply with legal obligations.
Marketing Communications
Where you have opted in to receive marketing communications, we may send updates, newsletters, promotional content and information about The Goss Magazine.
You may unsubscribe at any time by:
* Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
* Contacting us directly
We will not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Business Listings and Advertising
Where businesses provide information for inclusion in The Goss Magazine, our website, directory listings or promotional content, we may publish the information supplied by the business for the purpose agreed.
Businesses are responsible for ensuring the information they provide is accurate and that they have the right to share any personal information included.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
* Ensure the website functions correctly
* Analyse website traffic
* Improve user experience
* Measure marketing effectiveness
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For further information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Sharing Your Information
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:
* Website hosting providers
* Email marketing platforms
* Analytics providers
* Payment processors
* Professional advisers including accountants and legal advisers
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal information and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:
* Unauthorised access
* Loss
* Misuse
* Disclosure
* Alteration
* Destruction
While we take reasonable steps to secure your information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
* Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected
* Meet legal, accounting or regulatory requirements
* Resolve disputes
* Enforce agreements
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
* Access your personal information
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of your information
* Restrict processing
* Object to processing
* Request transfer of your information
* Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, advertisers or social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy notices.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not specifically directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
The Goss Magazine
A trading style of Starlight Print Limited
Email: info@getthegoss.co.uk
Registered Address:
C/O Jaccountancy
Maling Exchange, Hoults Yard
Walker Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
NE6 2HL
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
The ICO can be contacted via their website at www.ico.org.uk
