Privacy policy

This policy explains what personal data newsrt.co.uk collects, why we collect it, and what rights you have over it. We aim to keep it in plain English.

Who we are

newsrt.co.uk (“newsrt”, “we”, “us”) operates this website. For the purposes of UK data protection law, newsrt.co.uk is the data controller. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at info@newsrt.co.uk.

What information we collect

We collect information in two ways:

• Information you give us — for example, your name and email address when you contact us, submit a tip, leave a comment, or subscribe to a newsletter.
• Information collected automatically — when you visit the site we and our service providers may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring URLs, and the date and time of your visit, typically through cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies to make the site work, to understand how it is used, and to support advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings and, where shown, through our cookie consent banner. Blocking some cookies may affect how the site functions.

Analytics

We use third-party analytics services to measure traffic and understand how readers use the site. These services may set cookies and process data such as your IP address. We use this information in aggregate to improve our content and the website.

Advertising

This site may display advertising served by third-party partners. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads and measure their performance. We do not control the data practices of third-party advertisers; please review their own privacy policies for details.

How we use your data

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the site, respond to your enquiries, send communications you have requested, display and measure advertising, maintain security, and comply with our legal obligations.

Legal bases for processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases: your consent (for example, for non-essential cookies and marketing emails); our legitimate interests in running and improving the site and keeping it secure; and legal obligation where the law requires us to process data. You may withdraw consent at any time.

Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with service providers who help us run the site (such as hosting, analytics, email and advertising partners), where required by law, or in connection with a business transfer. Those providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, after which it is deleted or anonymised, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

International transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we take steps to ensure your data is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses or an adequacy decision.

Your rights

Subject to certain conditions, you have the right to access your personal data, to have it corrected or erased, to restrict or object to its processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@newsrt.co.uk.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Children

This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date above. Significant changes will be made clear on this page.

Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Email us at info@newsrt.co.uk.