At Huddersfield Journal, accessible from https://huddersfieldjournal.co.uk/, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and ensuring that personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights available to users of our website.
Who We Are
Huddersfield Journal is an independent online publication providing news, features, opinion, business, lifestyle and community coverage relevant to Huddersfield and the surrounding area.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: babumanish.kuwar@gmail.com
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when:
- Contacting us via email or contact forms
- Submitting news tips, comments or enquiries
- Signing up for newsletters or updates
- Participating in surveys, competitions or promotions
The information collected may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number (if provided)
- Any information included within your correspondence
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools and server logs.
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and requests
- Provide customer support
- Improve our website and editorial content
- Monitor website performance and security
- Send newsletters where consent has been provided
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyse website traffic
- Measure content performance
- Support advertising and marketing services
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour and improve our website.
Analytics services may collect information including:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Device information
- Geographic location at a general level
- Traffic sources
This information is generally aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.
Advertising
Huddersfield Journal may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners.
Advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
Users should review the privacy policies of third-party advertising providers for additional information regarding their data practices.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they access through our links.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our policies.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users provide information at their own risk.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of your personal data
Requests can be submitted using the contact details provided above.
Children’s Privacy
Huddersfield Journal is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove the information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology or our services.
Any updates will be published on this page, and the revised version will become effective immediately upon publication.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Huddersfield Journal
Website: https://huddersfieldjournal.co.uk/
Email: babumanish.kuwar@gmail.com