OurDyslexia

Privacy Policy

Last updated: [10 September 2026]

This policy explains what personal information dyslexiconeinten.com ("we", "us", "the site") collects, why we collect it, and what your rights are. We've tried to keep it clear and jargon-free.

Who we are

dyslexiconeinten.com is a community project that shares first-hand stories about living with dyslexia. For data protection law, the "data controller" is @ourdyslexia.com.

If you have any questions about this policy or your information, contact us at james.bodley@ourdyslexia.com.

The information we collect

  • Stories you send us. When you submit a story you may give us your first name (optional), your email address, the words of your story, and any pictures you add.
  • Messages you send us. If you use a contact form or email us, we receive whatever you choose to include.
  • Writer accounts. If you're given an account to write or edit stories on the site, we hold your username, email address and the content you create.
  • Comments (if enabled). If you comment on a story, we collect the comment, your name and email, and your IP address.
  • Technical information. Like most websites, our host keeps server logs (for example your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit) and we may use cookies and analytics (see below).

How we use your information, and our legal bases

  • To publish your story — only with your consent, which you give by submitting it. You can withdraw this at any time (see "Your choices about your story").
  • To reply to you and run the site — on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a community website and keeping it secure.
  • To keep the site safe — spam prevention, security and fixing problems.
  • To meet legal duties — where the law requires it.

Sharing your story publicly

The point of the site is to share stories, so anything you send to be published will appear on the public website and may be read by anyone. Please only include details you're comfortable making public. Giving your first name is optional, and you're welcome to stay anonymous or use just an initial. Please avoid including other people's private details without their permission.

Information about dyslexia and wellbeing

Some stories mention health, disability or neurodiversity. Under UK data protection law this can be "special category" information, which gets extra protection. We only ever publish what you choose to share with us, and we rely on your explicit consent to do so. You can withdraw that consent at any time.

Children and young people

We welcome stories from young people, but if you are under 18 we ask that a parent or guardian is happy for you to share your story. If you are under [13], please ask a parent or guardian to submit it for you. If you believe a child's information has been shared without permission, contact us and we will remove it promptly.

Cookies and similar technology

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use:

  • Essential cookies that make the site work (for example, keeping you logged in).
  • Analytics to understand how the site is used, so we can improve it. [If you use Google Analytics or similar, name it here — otherwise delete this line.]
  • Google reCAPTCHA, which helps protect our forms from spam. Its use is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
  • Embedded content — pages may include content such as web fonts (Google Fonts) or media, which can set their own cookies.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. [If you show a cookie banner, mention it here.]

Who we share information with

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with the services that help us run the site:

  • Our web host (20i), which stores the website and its data.
  • Our email provider, used to send and receive messages.
  • Google (reCAPTCHA and Fonts), as described above.
  • Anyone the law requires us to share with.

Our fundraising links take you to JustGiving, a separate website with its own privacy policy — we don't receive your payment details.

Sending information outside the UK

Some providers (such as Google) may process data outside the UK. Where that happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards recognised under UK data protection law to keep your information protected.

How long we keep it

We keep published stories for as long as they remain on the site. We keep messages and submissions only as long as needed for the purpose you sent them, and then delete them. You can ask us to remove your information at any time.

Your choices about your story

It's your story. You can ask us to edit, anonymise or remove it at any time, and we'll do so as soon as we reasonably can. Just contact us at [your contact email].

Your rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to:

  • ask for a copy of the information we hold about you;
  • ask us to correct information that's wrong;
  • ask us to delete your information ("right to be forgotten");
  • ask us to restrict or object to how we use it;
  • ask for your information in a portable format;
  • withdraw consent at any time, where we relied on consent.

To use any of these, contact us at [your contact email].

Keeping your information secure

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including secure (HTTPS) connections and access controls. No website can be 100% secure, but we work to keep your data safe.

Complaints

If you're unhappy with how we've handled your information, please tell us first so we can put it right. You also have the right to complain to the UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll change the "last updated" date at the top.