Newcastle Reporter (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website https://newcastlereporter.co.uk/
(the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data transparently and responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Newcastle Reporter is a UK-based digital news platform providing local, regional, and national news coverage. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Information We Collect
When you visit our Website, we may collect limited information automatically. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected for analytical and security purposes and does not normally identify you personally.
If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide.
Where newsletter subscriptions or similar services are available, we may collect your email address and related preferences only where you have actively provided them.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so.
Information collected automatically is used to operate and maintain the Website, improve content quality, understand readership behaviour, and ensure site security.
Information you provide directly is used to respond to enquiries, manage communications, and provide services you have requested.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
Cookies and Analytics
Our Website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to help us understand how visitors use our content.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are essential for the Website to operate, while others help us analyse traffic and improve user experience.
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated and anonymised usage data. This information does not identify individual users.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on legitimate interests, consent (where applicable), and legal obligations. Where consent is required, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no online system can be completely secure, we work to protect your information to recognised industry standards.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.
Analytics and technical data is retained for a limited period. Contact information is retained only for as long as required to manage correspondence.
Sharing of Information
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who help operate our Website, such as hosting or analytics providers. These parties are required to handle data securely and in accordance with data protection law.
We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Your Rights
You have rights under UK data protection law, including the right to access your personal data, request correction or deletion, object to processing, and request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled.
External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, and the updated date will be shown at the top.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the contact details provided on newcastlereporter.co.uk.