Data Protection, GDPR & Cookies Policy 2026

Effective Date: 9th February 2026
Reviewed & Updated: 9th February 2026

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Please read the privacy notice carefully, as it explains how we handle the information we collect. Please discontinue the use of these services if you disagree with this privacy notice.

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Privacy Summary

The Housing Hussle is run in association with Michaela B Kempson MA, BSc, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. We only collect the information we need to provide our services, improve the website, and keep everything secure. We never sell your data, and we only share it with trusted service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting or payment providers. You are always in control of your data. Under GDPR, you have rights to see what data we hold, to ask us to correct it, to delete it, or to stop us using it in certain ways. We also use cookies to make the website work properly and to understand how people use it, but you can choose which cookies you are happy with. For the detailed legal version, please read the full policy set out in the sections below.

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1. Purpose and Scope

This Policy sets out how The Housing Hussle operates in association with Michaela B Kempson MA, BSc, which complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the EU ePrivacy Directive. This policy applies to all personal data collected, processed, or stored by The Housing Hussle and governs both data protection and the use of cookies and tracking technologies on the (“Website”) and in conjunction with our (“Services”).

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2. Lawful Basis for Processing
Processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR. The lawful bases relied upon include consent, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests, such as service delivery, security, and the improvement of website functionality, provided that such interests are not overridden by the data subject's rights and freedoms.

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3. Categories of Data Collected

The categories of data collected may include identification and contact information, such as names, email addresses, and account details; technical and usage information, such as IP addresses, device identifiers, and browser details; communication records, such as enquiries and correspondence; and membership or subscription details, including payment history and account preferences.

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4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data will be processed for specific purposes, including the provision of services, account and subscription administration, communication with users, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the prevention of fraud and security risks.

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5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal data shall not be sold, but it may be disclosed to authorised processors engaged in hosting, analytics, payment, or security services, to regulators or authorities where required by law, and to legal counsel for the establishment or defence of legal claims. All third parties with access to data are bound by appropriate Data Processing Agreements.

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6. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside of the UK or EEA, safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions will be implemented to ensure compliance with GDPR rules on international transfers.

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7. Data Retention

Personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by statutory obligations, and once no longer needed it shall be securely deleted or anonymised.

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8. Security of Processing

The Housing Hussle takes the security of personal data seriously and employs appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it. These may include encryption, pseudonymisation, restricted access, and regular audits of security systems. However, please note that no security measures are completely infallible, and we cannot guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorised third parties will never be able to circumvent our safeguards and gain improper access to, collect, steal, or alter your information. While we implement reasonable measures to protect personal information, the transmission of such information to and from our website is carried out at your own risk. You are responsible for ensuring that you access the website only within a secure environment.

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9. Data Subject Rights

Data subjects are entitled to exercise their rights under GDPR. These include the right to access their personal data, to rectify inaccuracies, to request erasure where appropriate, to restrict or object to processing, to request data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Requests must be submitted in writing to the Data Protection Officer and will be responded to within one month in accordance with statutory requirements.

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10. Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach, The Housing Hussle will comply with Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR by notifying the relevant Supervisory Authority within 72 hours where required, and by informing affected individuals without undue delay if the breach is likely to result in a high risk to their rights and freedoms.

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11. Supervisory Authority

Data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with their local Supervisory Authority. In the UK, the relevant body is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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12. Data Controller and Contact Information

The Data Controller responsible for processing under this Policy is The Housing Hussle with Michaela B Kempson, MA, BSc, acting as Data Protection Officer. Contact details are as follows:

• Email: info@thehousinghussle.com

• Website: www.thehousinghussle.com

 

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Policy also governs the use of cookies and tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on a device when a website is accessed. Tracking technologies may also include scripts, pixels, and local storage. Cookies are used for various purposes, including enabling essential website functions, improving performance, enhancing user experience, and providing advertising or analytics. The categories of cookies used include strictly necessary cookies, which are essential and do not require consent; performance and analytics cookies, which help us understand how the site is used; functional cookies, which allow us to remember preferences; and advertising and targeting cookies, which are only activated with explicit consent. The legal basis for using cookies depends on their type. Essential cookies may be used on the basis of legitimate interests, whereas all other cookies require explicit consent. On the first visit to the website, users are presented with a cookie banner allowing them to accept, reject, or customise their cookie preferences. Consent choices are stored for up to twelve months and may be withdrawn at any time via the website’s cookie settings. Third-party cookies, such as those placed by analytics or social media providers, may also be used, and such providers must comply with GDPR and ePrivacy obligations. Cookies and tracking technologies may collect data, including IP addresses, approximate location, browser and device details, and information about how pages are used. Where possible, this data is aggregated and not used to personally identify individuals unless expressly stated. Users may manage cookies by adjusting website cookie settings, changing browser settings to block or delete cookies, or opting out of targeted advertising through industry-standard platforms. Disabling certain cookies may affect the website's functionality.

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14. Policy Review and Amendments
This Policy will be reviewed annually and may be amended to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, or operational practices. Updates will be published on The Housing Hussle with a revised effective date.