Privacy Policy – UTD News Now

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Introduction

UTD News Now (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website utdnewsnow.co.uk or use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and chosen password.
Communication: When you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or submit comments, we collect the information you provide.
Survey Responses: If you participate in surveys or polls, we collect your responses and any personal information you choose to share.

Information Collected Automatically

Website Usage: We collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and click patterns.
Device Information: We collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Provide and improve our news services
Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Analyze website usage to improve user experience
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraud and ensure website security

Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
Legitimate Interests: To provide our services, improve our website, and ensure security
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Contract Performance: To fulfill services you’ve requested

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use several types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website and services
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Account information is retained until you delete your account, while analytics data is typically retained for 24 months.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@utdnewsnow.co.uk.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to registered users.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer
UTD News Now
Email: privacy@utdnewsnow.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 161 XXX XXXX
Address: UTD News Now, Media House, Manchester, M1 XXX, United Kingdom

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with this policy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.