Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 November 2026

This policy explains what personal information The Mind Hive collects, why, and what your rights are. I’ve tried to keep it in plain English.

Who I am

The Mind Hive (www.themindhive.co) is run by Alex Rogers, a sole trader based in the UK. I’m the data controller for the personal information described here, which means I decide how it’s used and I’m responsible for protecting it.

You can contact me about anything in this policy at hello@themindhive.co.

What I collect and why

When you subscribe to the newsletter
I collect your email address and, if you provide it, your name. I use these to send you the newsletter and give you access to members-only content.
Lawful basis: your consent. You can withdraw it at any time by unsubscribing.

Email engagement data
The newsletter platform records whether emails are opened and which links are clicked. I use this, in aggregate, to understand which topics are useful to readers.
Lawful basis: legitimate interests (improving the newsletter). You can opt out by unsubscribing, or by blocking images in your email app.

When you email me
If you contact me, I’ll have your email address, name and anything you include in your message. I use this only to reply.
Lawful basis: legitimate interests (responding to your enquiry).

When you visit the website
The site uses privacy-friendly analytics to count visits and see which pages are popular. This doesn’t build a profile of you or track you across other websites.
Lawful basis: legitimate interests (understanding and improving the site).

I don’t sell, rent or share your information for anyone else’s marketing.

Cookies

The site uses only essential cookies, for example to keep you signed in if you’re a member. I don’t use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. If that changes, I’ll update this policy and ask for your consent where required.

Who processes your information for me

I use trusted service providers to run the site and newsletter:

• Ghost(Pro), which hosts the website and manages subscriptions, and its email delivery provider (Mailgun), which sends the newsletter
• Google Workspace, which handles email sent to hello@themindhive.co

Some of these providers may process data outside the UK. Where they do, they use appropriate safeguards required by UK data protection law, such as approved contract terms or the UK–US data bridge.

How long I keep your information

• Newsletter subscribers: for as long as you’re subscribed. If you unsubscribe, I stop emailing you. If you’d like your details deleted completely, email me and I’ll do so.
• Emails you send me: for as long as needed to deal with your enquiry, and no longer than two years.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• access the personal information I hold about you
• correct anything that’s inaccurate
• ask me to delete your information
• restrict or object to how I use it
• receive your data in a portable format
• withdraw your consent at any time (for the newsletter, just unsubscribe)

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@themindhive.co. I’ll respond within one month.

Complaints

If you’re unhappy with how I’ve handled your information, please contact me first and I’ll do my best to put it right. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.

Children

The Mind Hive is written for adults and isn’t intended for anyone under 18.

Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed. If I make significant changes, such as when I start selling digital products or offering therapy bookings, I’ll let subscribers know.

Please note

I’m a trainee psychotherapist, and while I’m in training I can’t offer therapy, personal advice or support by email. If you’re looking for a therapist, the BACP and NCPS directories are good places to start.

If you’re struggling right now, please reach out for support: call Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time, contact NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency.