Last updated: 26 August 2026

Mono Orbit respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit this website, contact us or submit material through our forms, and how that information is used.

1. Information we collect

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• your name

• email address

• website or social media details

• information included in forms or messages

• files, photographs, documents or other material you choose to upload or submit

We may also automatically receive limited technical information when you visit the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data.

2. How we use your information

We may use your information to:

• respond to enquiries

• review submissions

• communicate with contributors, photographers, designers or collaborators

• administer editorial or creative projects

• operate and improve the website

• maintain the security and functionality of our services

• comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Submissions and uploaded files

Where you voluntarily submit photographs, files or other materials through Mono Orbit, the information and files you provide will be used for the purpose connected with that submission.

Submitting material does not automatically transfer copyright or ownership to Mono Orbit.

Any separate terms relating to publication, licensing, competitions or awards will be stated in the relevant submission terms.

4. Legal basis for processing

Where applicable under the UK GDPR and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal information on one or more of the following grounds:

• your consent

• our legitimate interests in operating and developing Mono Orbit

• taking steps at your request before entering into an agreement

• performance of an agreement

• compliance with a legal obligation

5. Website hosting and service providers

This website is hosted by Squarespace.

Squarespace may process certain technical and personal information required to provide website hosting, forms, security, analytics and related services.

We may also use trusted third-party services for email, file storage, analytics or website administration where necessary.

These providers process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

6. Cookies

This website may use essential cookies required for the website to function correctly.

Additional analytics or performance cookies may also be used depending on your cookie preferences and the configuration of the website.

Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be used after appropriate consent has been obtained.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including any legal, administrative or legitimate business requirements.

Submission materials and correspondence may be retained where they form part of Mono Orbit’s editorial, creative or administrative records.

8. Sharing your information

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Information may be shared with service providers where necessary to operate the website or provide our services, or where disclosure is required by law.

Where a submission is selected for publication, information intended for publication - such as a creator’s name, biography, website or social media account - may be made publicly available as part of the published feature.

9. International data transfers

Some service providers may process information outside your country of residence.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are used where required by applicable data protection law.

10. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:

• access your personal data

• request correction of inaccurate information

• request deletion of your personal data

• restrict or object to certain processing

• withdraw consent

• request data portability

• lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

These rights may be subject to legal limitations or exceptions.

11. External links

Mono Orbit may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or social media services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the website, our services or applicable legal requirements change.

The latest version will always be published on this page.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal data, contact:

Mono Orbit
Email: mono@monoorbit.com