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Privacy Policy

Who we are

OctusJournal is published by Fine Content LTD, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 16603901. When we refer to "we," "us," or "our" on this page, we mean Fine Content LTD.

What data we collect

We keep data collection to a minimum. We collect only the following:

• Email addresses — provided voluntarily when you sign up to our newsletter.
• Standard analytics — page views, referring URLs, and general browsing patterns. These are collected in anonymised or aggregated form to help us understand how readers use the site.

What we do not do

We do not sell your data. We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use tracking pixels. We do not build advertising profiles based on your browsing behaviour.

Cookies

We use essential cookies only. We do not deploy third-party tracking cookies. For full details, see our Cookie Policy below.

Data retention

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we retain your email address until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email we send.

Your rights under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure — request deletion of your data.
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@octusjournal.com.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). You can contact the ICO via their website at ico.org.uk or by calling their helpline.

Terms of Service

General information only

All content published on OctusJournal is provided for general information and editorial purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. You should always seek appropriate professional guidance before making decisions based on anything you read here.

Copyright

All content on this website — including articles, images, graphics, and page design — is the copyright of Fine Content LTD unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish any material from this site without our prior written permission.

External links

Our articles may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience and reference. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement of the linked site, its content, or its operators. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

Content updates

We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove content on this website at any time without prior notice. We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that all content is complete or error-free at any given time.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fine Content LTD shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or your reliance on any information published here. This includes, without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage.

Cookie Policy

What cookies we use

We use essential cookies only. These are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

No advertising cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. We do not participate in ad networks, retargeting programmes, or cross-site tracking of any kind.

Session cookies

We may use session cookies to support basic site functionality, such as remembering your preferences during a browsing session. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

Analytics

If we use any analytics tools, all data is anonymised and aggregated. We do not track individual users, and no personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website. For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Accessibility Statement

Our commitment

We are committed to making OctusJournal accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA.

What we do

• We use semantic HTML to ensure content is structured logically and can be interpreted by assistive technologies.
• All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard navigation.
• We design with sufficient colour contrast to support readers with visual impairments.
• Images include meaningful alt text descriptions.
• Our pages are tested for screen reader compatibility.
• We provide skip navigation links for keyboard users.

Known limitations

While we strive for full compliance, some older content or third-party embeds may not yet meet all WCAG 2.1 AA criteria. We are working to address these on an ongoing basis.

Feedback

If you experience any difficulty accessing our content, or if you have suggestions for how we can improve accessibility, please contact us at accessibility@octusjournal.com. We take all feedback seriously and will respond promptly.

Corrections Policy

Our commitment to accuracy

OctusJournal is committed to accuracy in all of our reporting and editorial content. We take factual correctness seriously and hold ourselves to high journalistic standards.

Reporting an error

If you believe you have found a factual error in any of our published content, please contact us at corrections@octusjournal.com. Include the article title, the specific claim you believe is incorrect, and any supporting information or sources.

How we handle corrections

We will review all correction requests promptly. If we determine that an error has been made, we will:

• Correct the article as soon as reasonably possible.
• Add a visible correction note at the end of the article, stating what was changed and when.
• Preserve the integrity of the original publication date.

We believe that transparent corrections strengthen trust. We will never silently alter published content without acknowledgement.

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If you have any questions about this page or our policies, you can reach us at privacy@octusjournal.com.