Last updated: 12 September 2025
Who we are
tikenverse (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an informational project based in the UK.
Data controller: tikenverse, 23 Jones Divide South, Cameronville B37 7RA, UK. Company No.: 01628136. Phone: +44 3160 263853. Email: [email protected].
Scope
This policy explains what personal data we collect on this website, how we use it, the legal bases for processing, how long we keep it, and the rights available to you under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What data we collect
- Contact details you provide: If you write to us via the contact form or email, we process your name, email address, subject, and message so we can respond.
- Usage data: Pages viewed, approximate location (country/region), device and browser type, and timestamp collected via analytics cookies in aggregate form.
- Technical data: Basic server logs (IP address and user agent) for security and reliability.
- Cookies: Essential cookies for core site features and optional analytics cookies. See “Cookies” below.
Legal bases
- Consent for analytics cookies and related data processing.
- Legitimate interests for ensuring site security, preventing abuse, keeping service reliable, and responding to your inquiries.
- Contract/steps at your request where we correspond to provide information you asked for.
How we use data
- Respond to messages and manage communication carefully.
- Operate, maintain, and enhance the website, including measuring anonymous audience trends.
- Protect the site from spam and misuse and maintain audit and security logs.
Cookies
We use a small number of cookies:
- Essential (required): Used for basic functionality and remembering your cookie choices. tikenverse:
cookieConsent(up to 12 months). - Analytics (optional): Google Analytics 4 set to anonymise IP. tikenverses:
_ga,_ga_XXXXXXXXXX(up to 13 months). You can decline or customise via the cookie banner. - Advertising pixels: We load Meta (Facebook) Pixel only after consent; it may set
_fbp(typically 3 months).
Manage preferences any time by using the cookie banner link shown on first visit or via the “Cookie preferences” modal accessible through your browser’s stored site data for this domain.
Analytics and pixels
We use Google Analytics (GA4) with IP anonymisation enabled to understand aggregate usage. We also include Meta Pixel code. These services may process data outside the UK/EEA using approved safeguards (for tikenverse, UK IDTA/EU SCCs). Vendor documentation: Google LLC and Meta Platforms, Inc.
Data sharing
- Service providers: Hosting, content delivery, analytics, and pixel providers act as processors or independent controllers, as applicable.
- Legal: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
International transfers
If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or adequacy decisions.
Retention
- Contact messages: up to 24 months.
- Server logs: up to 90 days unless required for security investigations.
- Analytics data: per vendor defaults (commonly 14 months or as configured).
- Cookies: see durations above.
Your rights
Subject to conditions and exemptions, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your data, and to object to processing. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
You may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns.
Children
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
Security
We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures appropriate to the nature of the data. No internet service can be 100% secure.
Do Not Track
We currently respond to your explicit cookie consent choices rather than browser DNT signals.
Contact
Email: [email protected] • Phone: +44 3160 263853 • Address: 23 Jones Divide South, Cameronville B37 7RA, UK.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review periodically.