Effective 17 August 2026
Who is responsible
Black Shuck is an independent field archive. Questions about personal information can be sent to archive@blackshuck.org.
When you write to the archive
An email may contain your address, name, message, attachments and ordinary correspondence details such as its date. These are used to reply, assess a correction or research lead, and keep an accurate record of the source and provenance of material offered to the archive.
Correspondence, personal details and accounts will not be quoted or published without clear permission. The archive may ask follow-up questions before relying on submitted material.
Why information is used
Ordinary correspondence is handled for the archive’s legitimate interests in answering enquiries, maintaining accurate records and conducting historical research. Clear permission will be sought before publishing a correspondent’s identity, message or personal account. Information may also be kept or disclosed where the law requires it.
Keeping and sharing information
Correspondence is retained only for as long as it remains useful for the purpose for which it was sent. Material that becomes part of an archive record or its provenance may need to be kept longer; this will be discussed with the sender where personal material is involved.
Email is handled through Apple iCloud Mail. Site hosting and security providers may process limited technical information needed to deliver and protect the site. Personal information is not sold, used for advertising or added to a mailing list.
Cookies and technical data
The archive does not add third-party analytics, advertising pixels or non-essential tracking technologies. The hosting platform may record basic traffic and technical information needed to operate, measure and protect the site. This information is not used by the archive for advertising. The archive does not set non-essential cookies, so it does not show a cookie-consent banner.
Your choices and rights
You may ask what personal information the archive holds about you, request a correction or deletion, object to its use, or withdraw a permission you have given. Some information may need to be retained where there is a lawful reason. Contact the archive first; you may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office .