This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, https://stokecitynews.co.uk.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us through our contact form, which includes your name and email address. Additionally, our servers automatically collect access logs that may include your IP address, browser type, and access times.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
The legal basis for processing your personal data is primarily based on your consent as outlined in Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We may also process your data based on our legitimate interests, as per Article 6(1)(f), to ensure the proper functioning of our website.
3. Data Retention Period
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal or reporting requirements. Specifically, data collected via the contact form will be retained until you request its deletion.
4. Use of Cookies
Our website uses minimal first-party cookies to enhance user experience. We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising cookies, ensuring that your browsing experience remains private and secure.
5. Data Hosting
Your personal data is hosted on Cloudflare R2, a reputable cloud service provider. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to access your data, rectify any inaccuracies, request erasure, request data portability, and object to processing. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at deploy@fanhub.local.
7. Complaints
If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Last updated: 2026-05-07