Definitions
"Magazine" means Healthcare Investor Magazine, published by UKMC Media.
"Website" means healthcareinvestormagazine.com and all associated pages and subdomains.
"We / Us / Our" means UKMC Group Ltd, trading as UKMC Media.
"You / Your" means any person accessing the Website or subscribing to the Magazine.
"Subscriber" means any individual who has subscribed to receive the Magazine, newsletter or any UKMC Media communication.
1. Who We Are
Healthcare Investor Magazine is published by UKMC Media, part of UKMC Group Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, UKMC Group Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website and our publications.
Contact details:
Publication: Healthcare Investor Magazine
Publisher: UKMC Media
Parent Company: UKMC Group Ltd
Website: healthcareinvestormagazine.com
Email: info@ukmcgroup.co.uk
This Privacy Policy applies to healthcareinvestormagazine.com and all data collected in connection with the Magazine and its website.
2. What Information We Collect
2.1 Subscriber and Enquiry Data
When you subscribe to the Magazine or submit an enquiry, we collect your:
- Full name
- Email address
- Organisation name (optional)
- Job title (optional)
- Professional role or sector (where provided)
- Telephone number (where provided)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide in a message or enquiry form
Purpose: Delivering your subscription, responding to enquiries and managing commercial relationships.
Legal Basis: Consent and contract performance.
Retention: Duration of your subscription plus 24 months after unsubscription or last activity, unless you request earlier deletion.
2.2 Advertising Enquiries
When you submit an advertising or partnership enquiry we collect your:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Job title
- Message content
Purpose: Responding to your advertising or partnership enquiry and managing commercial relationships.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests.
Retention: 36 months from last contact.
2.3 Contributed Content
When you submit an article, opinion piece or other content for publication we collect your:
- Name and professional biography
- Job title and organisation
- Headshot photograph (if provided)
- The content itself
Purpose: Publishing your contribution in the Magazine and on the Website as agreed.
Legal Basis: Contract performance. By submitting content you grant us usage rights as set out in our Terms and Conditions.
Retention: Indefinitely. Published content and contributor information are retained as part of the permanent Magazine archive.
2.4 Website Analytics
We collect anonymised data about how visitors use this website via Google Analytics 4, including:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source and search terms
- Device type and browser
- Approximate location at country or region level
No personally identifiable information is collected via analytics.
Legal Basis: Consent. Analytics cookies are only placed after you accept via the cookie consent banner.
Retention: 26 months, then anonymised.
2.5 Cookies
We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies via Google Analytics — only after your consent. See Section 9 for full details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Deliver your free or premium subscription including the weekly newsletter and magazine editions
- Provide access to research reports, intelligence briefings and event invitations for premium subscribers
- Respond to advertising and editorial enquiries and manage commercial relationships
- Publish contributed articles and biographical information
- Send communications about related UKMC Media events and publications where you have provided consent or where we have a legitimate interest in doing so
- Analyse how readers engage with content and improve the Magazine
- Ensure the security of the Website
- Comply with our legal obligations
We never sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Data Sharing
4.1 Within Our Organisation
Only authorised team members of UKMC Group Ltd access your data for legitimate business purposes. All staff are bound by confidentiality obligations.
4.2 Published Contributor Information
Where you contribute content to the Magazine, your name, job title, organisation and biographical information will be published on the Website and in the Magazine as agreed. This information is publicly accessible.
4.3 Advertising Partners
We do not share subscriber data with advertisers or commercial partners. Advertisers receive only aggregated and anonymised readership information.
4.4 Third-Party Processors
We use the following carefully selected processors:
- Google Analytics (GA4) — website analytics. Only active after consent.
- Formspree — online form processing for subscriptions and advertising enquiries.
- Flipsnack — digital magazine hosting and distribution.
All processors operate under data processing agreements ensuring full UK GDPR compliance.
4.5 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal data where required to do so by law, court order or regulatory authority.
5. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict Processing — temporarily suspend how we use your data
- Data Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent — unsubscribe from communications at any time
5.1 Exception for Published Content
Where you have contributed content that has been published in the Magazine, we retain the right to keep that content published as part of the permanent archive even if you request deletion of your account. Published articles and accompanying contributor information form part of the editorial record of the Magazine. To discuss removal of published content please contact info@ukmcgroup.co.uk. We will consider each request on its merits.
To exercise any of your rights contact: info@ukmcgroup.co.uk
We will respond within one calendar month.
6. Data Security
We protect your personal data using:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure GDPR-compliant hosting infrastructure
- Access controls limiting who can view your data
- Regular security monitoring and updates
7. Data Retention Summary
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Subscriber data | Duration of subscription plus 24 months |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until unsubscription or deletion request |
| Advertising enquiries | 36 months from last contact |
| Contributed content | Indefinitely as part of the permanent archive |
| Analytics data | 26 months, then anonymised |
| Legal obligations | Longer periods where required by UK law |
8. International Transfers
Some data may be processed outside the UK. EU/EEA transfers rely on adequacy decisions. All other transfers use standard contractual clauses. We assess all international transfers before they take place.
9. Cookies
Essential Cookies are required for the Website to function correctly. These are always active and do not require your consent.
Analytics Cookies are used to understand how readers engage with the Website via Google Analytics (GA4). These are only placed after you explicitly accept via the cookie consent banner on your first visit.
You may manage your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Preferences link in the footer or by adjusting your browser settings.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking visit: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
10. Children's Privacy
Healthcare Investor Magazine is published exclusively for healthcare and investment professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we discover such data has been collected we will delete it immediately.
11. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data please contact us first at info@ukmcgroup.co.uk.
If unresolved you may contact the ICO:
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
12. Changes to This Policy
We will notify subscribers of significant changes by email. The Last Updated date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the data controller for Healthcare Investor Magazine?
UKMC Group Ltd, trading as UKMC Media, is the data controller for personal data collected through healthcareinvestormagazine.com and the Magazine. Contact: info@ukmcgroup.co.uk.
Do you sell or share my personal data with third parties?
No. We never sell, rent or share subscriber data with advertisers, sponsors or any third party for their own marketing purposes. Advertisers only receive aggregated, anonymised readership information.
How long do you keep my personal data?
Subscriber data is retained for the duration of your subscription plus 24 months. Advertising enquiries are kept for 36 months from last contact. Analytics data is retained for 26 months then anonymised. Published contributor content is retained indefinitely as part of the permanent archive.
How do I unsubscribe or request deletion of my data?
Use the unsubscribe link in any newsletter, or email info@ukmcgroup.co.uk to exercise your UK GDPR rights including access, rectification, erasure and objection. We respond within one calendar month.