At NewsonWales.com, your privacy matters.
We’re committed to protecting your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This notice explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
🔍 What We Collect
We may collect and store the following types of personal data:
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Name and contact details (if you email us or submit a form)
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Any content you choose to share (e.g., stories, poems, or feedback)
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Basic technical data (like IP address, browser type, and usage data) through cookies for site performance and analytics
🛠️ How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to messages or submissions
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Improve our website and content
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Communicate important updates (only if you’ve given us permission)
We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing.
🔐 Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
To make a request, please email us at [email protected].
🍪 Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser at any time.
PRIVACY POLICY
Welcome to NewsonWales.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
📌 Who We Are
NewsonWales.com is a community-driven platform sharing news, stories, and content from across Wales. We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
📋 What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
1. Information You Provide
Your name and email (e.g., via contact forms or email submissions)
User-submitted content such as stories, poems, or feedback
2. Technical Data
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited, time spent, and referring websites
Device information
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience, remember preferences, and gather anonymous analytics. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Respond to your messages or submissions
Publish user-submitted content (only with your permission)
Improve our website’s functionality and content
Ensure website security and performance
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
🤝 Sharing Your Data
We only share your data with:
Legal authorities if required by law
🔐 How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data. This includes secure servers, limited access, and encryption where possible.
🧾 Your Rights (under GDPR)
You have the right to:
Access the data we hold about you
Correct or update your personal data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”) – This is not absolute. We will ignore this right when it comes to certain areas. Eg, people who commit sexual offences against children will not be deleted from our network.
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
🧁 Cookie Policy Summary
We use essential cookies and analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand how the site is used. No personally identifiable data is collected via cookies unless you explicitly provide it.
📞 Contact Us
Have questions or concerns about your privacy?
Get in touch at: [email protected] privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
📌 Who We Are
NewsonWales.com is a community-driven platform sharing news, stories, and content from across Wales. We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
📋 What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
1. Information You Provide
-
Your name and email (e.g., via contact forms or email submissions)
-
User-submitted content such as stories, poems, or feedback
2. Technical Data
-
IP address
-
Browser type and version
-
Pages visited, time spent, and referring websites
-
Device information
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience, remember preferences, and gather anonymous analytics. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
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Respond to your messages or submissions
-
Publish user-submitted content (only with your permission)
-
Improve our website’s functionality and content
-
Ensure website security and performance
-
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
🤝 Sharing Your Data
We only share your data with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting or analytics) under strict confidentiality
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Legal authorities if required by law
🔐 How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. This includes secure servers, limited access, and encryption where possible.
🧾 Your Rights (under GDPR)
You have the right to:
-
Access the data we hold about you
-
Correct or update your personal data
-
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
-
Object to or restrict processing
-
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
🧁 Cookie Policy Summary
We use essential cookies and analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand how the site is used. No personally identifiable data is collected via cookies unless you explicitly provide it.
📞 Contact Us
Have questions or concerns about your privacy?
Get in touch at: [email protected]