Privacy Policy
The Tech Shed
Effective Date: 21st February 2026
Website: https://thetechshed.dev
1. About The Tech Shed
The Tech Shed is a personal technology blog operated in the United Kingdom.
The website publishes commentary, analysis, and opinion on:
- Operational Technology (OT)
- Network engineering
- Infrastructure and security
- Industry developments
The content represents the personal views and professional opinions of the site owner.
2. Personal Data We Collect
The Tech Shed does not collect personal data from visitors browsing the website.
We do not:
- Operate contact forms
- Provide user accounts
- Sell products
- Process client data
- Share data with third parties
Newsletter Subscription
The only situation where personal data is collected is if you voluntarily subscribe to the newsletter.
In that case, we collect:
- Your email address
This information is used solely to send blog updates and related content.
3. How Newsletter Data Is Used
If you subscribe:
- Your email address is used only to send newsletter communications
- You may unsubscribe at any time
- Your data is not sold, rented, or shared
- Your email address is not used for profiling or marketing beyond the newsletter
We do not share newsletter subscriber data with third parties.
4. Cookies and Technical Data
As this website runs on WordPress, limited technical data may be processed automatically for site functionality and security.
This may include:
- Anonymous technical logs
- Server logs (IP address, browser type, access time)
- Essential WordPress cookies
This data is:
- Not used to personally identify visitors
- Not used for behavioural tracking
- Not sold or shared
If analytics tools are enabled, they are configured to minimise data collection and avoid identifying individuals.
5. Embedded Content
Blog posts may include embedded content such as:
- YouTube videos
- GitHub content
- LinkedIn posts
Embedded content behaves in the same way as visiting the third-party site directly. Those platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
The Tech Shed does not control third-party tracking.
6. Data Retention
If you subscribe to the newsletter:
- Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe
- You may request deletion at any time
Server logs are retained only as required for hosting and security purposes.
7. Data Sharing
The Tech Shed does not:
- Sell personal data
- Share personal data
- Provide personal data to advertisers
- Use third-party data brokers
No personal data is shared with third parties.
8. Data Security
The website uses:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure hosting
- WordPress security best practices
- Regular updates
Reasonable technical measures are in place to protect data from unauthorised access.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent (newsletter subscribers)
To exercise these rights, contact:
privacy@thetechshed.dev
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. ICO Contact Details
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.