retford.info

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 12, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to retford.info (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Name and contact details when using our contact form
  • Email address when subscribing to our newsletter
  • Comments and feedback you submit on news articles
  • Information you provide when reporting news tips

Information Automatically Collected

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referral sources
  • Basic geographic location (city/country level)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Delivering local news and updates
  • Responding to your inquiries and comments
  • Improving our website and content
  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
  • Sending newsletters (with your consent)
  • Preventing spam and maintaining security
  • Meeting legal obligations

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
  • Performance cookies to optimize our service
    You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
  • Email service providers for newsletters
  • Law enforcement when legally required

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure SSL encryption
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited staff access to personal data
  • Secure data storage systems

Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request transfer of your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Contact form submissions: 2 years
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscribed
  • Comments: Indefinitely unless requested for removal
  • Analytics data: 26 months

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified through:

  • Website notifications
  • Email notifications (for newsletter subscribers)
  • Updates to the “Last updated” date

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at: