Last updated: 29 July 2025
History Today Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our services, or interact with us.
Who We Are
History Today Ltd
2nd Floor (North), 55 Goswell Road
London, EC1V 7EN
United Kingdom
If you have any questions or wish to make a data request, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: digital@historytoday.com
What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Full name
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Email address
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Postal address
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IP address and device/browser information
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Analytics data (via cookies and similar technologies)
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Marketing preferences
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Subscription and purchase history
How We Collect Your Data
We collect your information when you:
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Sign up for our email newsletter
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Subscribe to History Today
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Create an account on our site
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Purchase single issues, bookazines or binders from our online store
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Browse our site or app (via cookies and tracking tools)
Why We Collect Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Fulfil subscriptions and manage your account
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Process payments securely
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Send you newsletters and marketing communications (if opted in)
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Analyse site and app usage
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Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Third Parties We Work With
We may share necessary data with trusted service providers for essential operations. These include:
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Mailchimp – email communications
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Stripe, GoCardless & Chargebee – subscription billing and payment processing
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Google Ads & Meta Ads – analytics and advertising
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Shopify – single issue, bookazine, and binder orders
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Mail Options – fulfilment of print subscriptions and single issue orders
All data is handled securely and only as needed to perform their services.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK data laws, you have the right to:
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Request a copy of your data
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Ask us to correct or delete your data
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Object to certain processing (e.g. marketing)
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To make a request, please email: digital@historytoday.com
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyse site usage (e.g. via Google Analytics)
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Improve user experience
Our website uses a cookie consent manager. You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
Data Transfers
We only transfer US data outside of the UK or EU in order to fulfil orders or subscriptions if you are located outside of the UK. We ensure such transfers comply with data protection regulations using standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.
Data Security & Retention
We take all reasonable steps to keep your data secure. Data is stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or to meet legal obligations.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date above.
Contact Us
For questions or requests relating to this policy:
Email us at: digital@historytoday.com
Write to us at: History Today Ltd, 2nd Floor (North), 55 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EN, UK