• Introduction
  
  Welcome to UK News Blog (www.uknewsblog.co.uk). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, protected, and your rights regarding your data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

When visiting our site, subscribing to our newsletter, or posting comments, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information, including:

• Name
• Email address
• IP address (collected automatically)
• Cookies and usage data

How We Collect Information

We collect data using several methods:

• Forms filled by you (comments, subscription forms)
• Automated data collection technologies (cookies, web analytics)
• Interactions with third-party platforms (social media)

Why We Collect Information

We use your personal data for:

• Sending newsletters and important updates
• Responding to inquiries or comments
• Enhancing user experience and site functionality
• Analytics and performance improvement
• Compliance with legal obligations

Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us track your usage patterns and preferences. You can control cookies via your browser settings. See our dedicated Cookie Policy page for more details.

Data Security

We are committed to ensuring your data is secure. We implement appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties for:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email marketing providers
• Analytics and advertising

We ensure third-party compliance with data protection laws through contractual safeguards.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectify inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict or object to data processing
• Right to data portability

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].

Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: 275 New North Road, Islington, London, N1 7AA, United Kingdom