Privacy at Holmes UnLimited

Holmes UnLimited is built on trust, curiosity, and thoughtful conversation.
This page explains what information may be collected when you visit Holmes UnLimited, subscribe to reflections or emails, or get in touch - and how that information is handled with care.
Holmes UnLimited is a trading name of Holmes Professional Services Limited.

Who We Are

Holmes UnLimited is operated by:
Holmes Professional Services Limited
Email: holmes@holmesunlimited.org

What Information We Collect

The information collected is intentionally minimal.
If you subscribe to the Holmes UnLimited mailing list or newsletter, the following information may be collected:
• Your name
• Your email address
If you contact Holmes UnLimited directly by email or through Substack, any information you choose to share in your message may also be retained for the purpose of responding to you.

Why Your Information Is Collected

Your information is used only to:
• Receive Holmes UnLimited reflections, writings, and occasional updates
• Respond to enquiries or correspondence
• Maintain and manage the mailing list
• Understand basic newsletter engagement through Substack’s built-in analytics
Subscriber information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Mailing Lists and Subscriptions

You may subscribe to Holmes UnLimited through:
• The Holmes UnLimited website
• The Holmes UnLimited Substack page
These systems are currently managed separately, meaning you may subscribe in more than one place if you choose.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails, or by contacting Holmes@Holmes UnLimited directly.

Substack

Holmes UnLimited uses Substack as a publishing and email platform.
When you subscribe through Substack, your information is also subject to Substack’s own policies and terms.
You can read Substack’s Privacy Policy here:
https://substack.com/privacy

Comments and Conversations

Comments on Holmes UnLimited posts are currently handled through Substack.
Please remember that any information you choose to share publicly in comments may be visible to others.
Holmes UnLimited encourages thoughtful, respectful conversation and reserves the right to moderate comments where appropriate.

Analytics and Tracking

Holmes UnLimited does not currently use external analytics or advertising tracking tools.
However, Substack may provide limited built-in analytics such as:
• email open rates
• subscriber counts
• post engagement statistics
These insights are used only to better understand readership and improve future writing.

Cookies

The Holmes UnLimited website does not intentionally use advertising or tracking cookies.
However, some basic technical cookies may be used by the website platform (Framer) or by embedded third-party services to ensure the site functions correctly.

How Your Information Is Stored

Reasonable steps are taken to keep your information secure and protected.
Subscriber information is stored through trusted third-party platforms including:
• Framer
• Substack
Only Holmes UnLimited / Holmes Professional Services Limited has access to subscriber information.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and data protection law, you have the right to:
• request access to the information held about you
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of your information
• withdraw consent from email communications at any time
To make any request relating to your data, please contact:
holmes@holmesunlimited.org

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may occasionally be updated to reflect changes to the website, mailing systems, or legal requirements.
The latest version will always appear on this page.

Final Note

Holmes UnLimited is not built around advertising, surveillance, or data harvesting.
It is built around ideas, observations, questions, and conversation.
Any information you choose to share is treated with care and respect.