Gibney Media Group UK ("G.M.G.UK", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit gmguk.com ("the Site") or interact with our channels on third-party platforms, how that information is used, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Please read this policy alongside our Terms of Service. By using the Site you acknowledge you have read and understood this policy.
The data controller for this Site is Gibney Media Group UK, a content network operating in the United Kingdom. You can contact us at [email protected] regarding any data protection matter.
This is a static website. We do not operate a server-side database, user registration system, login portal or comment system. As a result, G.M.G.UK does not directly collect, store or process personal data through the Site itself.
However, the following categories of data may be processed in connection with your visit:
If you contact us by email at [email protected], we will receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use this solely to respond to your enquiry and do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent. Email correspondence is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to resolve your enquiry.
The Site links to our channels hosted on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Pinterest and Patreon. When you click through to these platforms, those platforms collect data about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. G.M.G.UK has no access to, and no control over, the data those platforms collect. We strongly encourage you to review their policies:
The G.M.G.UK website itself does not set first-party cookies and does not use analytics or advertising trackers. Any cookies you encounter while visiting external platform links originate from those third-party platforms and are governed by their respective cookie policies.
The Site may use browser localStorage for purely functional, non-identifying
purposes (for example, remembering a navigation preference). No personal data is stored in
localStorage.
The following notes explain privacy considerations that are specific to each of our eight channels.
The Word of the Day channel publishes content on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook and Pinterest. When you follow, like, comment on or share our Word of the Day content on those platforms, your interaction data (profile name, comment text, engagement metrics) is processed by the respective platform. G.M.G.UK may read public comments for community management purposes but does not store them independently.
The Meal of the Day channel may link to third-party food, restaurant or delivery websites for reference. Those sites operate their own privacy policies and may use cookies and tracking independent of G.M.G.UK. We do not share any user data with food or delivery partners. No dietary or health information you share in comments on our platforms is collected or stored by G.M.G.UK.
Song of the Day content links to tracks on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and others. Clicking those links may cause the relevant streaming platform to set cookies or collect data about your visit. Each streaming platform operates independently under its own privacy policy. G.M.G.UK does not receive data about your streaming activity.
Goal of the Day content may link to or embed video content hosted on YouTube. YouTube (owned by Google) may collect data when you interact with embedded or linked video content, including device information, cookies and viewing behaviour, subject to Google's Privacy Policy. G.M.G.UK does not receive individually identifiable data from YouTube video interactions.
The Recipe of the Day channel may link to external recipe sources or food-related websites. These sites operate their own privacy policies. We do not share user data with any recipe partner sites. If you choose to save or share a recipe from our channels on a third-party platform, that platform's privacy policy governs your data.
Anime Daily may link to anime streaming services such as Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix or others for full episode viewing. Those services operate independently and under their own privacy and cookie policies. G.M.G.UK does not receive data about your viewing activity on those platforms. Public comments or fan content shared on our channels is visible to all users of the relevant platform.
Daily Motivation does not collect sensitive personal data such as mental health information. If you share personal experiences in comments on our social media channels, that information is visible to other users of the platform and subject to the platform's privacy policy. We encourage you never to share sensitive personal details in public comments. If you need support, please contact a qualified professional or a crisis service.
Positive Vibes does not collect sensitive personal data. Comments and interactions on our social media channels are governed by the relevant platform's privacy policy. We may occasionally re-share positive comments for community engagement purposes (for example, featuring a comment in a post). If you do not wish your comment to be featured, please contact us at [email protected] and we will not use it.
If you support any G.M.G.UK channel through Patreon, your payment and billing information is processed exclusively by Patreon, Inc. G.M.G.UK does not receive, store or process payment card data. Patreon may share your display name and membership tier with us so we can deliver member benefits. This data is used solely for that purpose and is not shared with third parties. Patreon's privacy policy governs how Patreon processes your data.
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data (such as email correspondence) on the following bases:
G.M.G.UK does not sell, rent or trade your personal data. We do not share personal data with third parties except:
Email correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to resolve the relevant enquiry, and typically no longer than 12 months. We do not maintain a database of user records. Data held by third-party platforms is governed by their own retention policies.
As a UK-based site, our primary operations are in the United Kingdom. However, third-party platforms (such as Google, Meta and TikTok) may transfer data internationally. Those transfers are governed by the platforms' own policies and applicable data transfer mechanisms under UK GDPR and international law.
As a UK resident you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113 if you believe we have not handled your data lawfully.
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal data to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Some social media platforms we operate on have their own minimum age requirements (typically 13 or older). Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children's use of social media and their interaction with our channels.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any personal data in our possession, including using encrypted email communications. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and advise you to exercise caution when sharing personal information online.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgement of the updated policy. Material changes will be highlighted where possible.
For any questions, requests or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected].
If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF