Privacy Policy for Kent Local News
Last Updated: February 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how NHNN Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating as Kent Local News, with company number 16719465 and registered office at 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ, collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. It applies to our website, https://kentlocalnews.co.uk (“Website”), and any related services.
For inquiries, contact us at [email protected].
1. Introduction
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This policy outlines our data practices, your rights, and how to contact us or the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if needed.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, username, or email address (e.g., from comments or subscriptions).
- Contact Data: Email address or phone number (e.g., via contact forms).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (via analytics tools like Google Analytics).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and interaction data.
- Content Data: Comments or messages you submit.
We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health records) unless required for journalistic purposes under public interest exemptions.
3. How We Collect Data
- Directly: Via forms (e.g., contact us, newsletter sign-up).
- Automated: Through cookies and tracking technologies (you can manage these via our cookie consent banner).
- Third Parties: From news sources or analytics providers (e.g., Google), subject to their policies.
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes, based on lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- To Provide Services: Deliver newsletters or respond to inquiries (contractual necessity).
- Journalistic Purposes: Process data for news reporting in the public interest (exemption under DPA 2018 Schedule 2).
- Website Improvement: Analyze usage to enhance functionality (legitimate interest).
- Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory obligations (legal obligation).
We do not sell your data to third parties.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Hosting (DigitalOcean), CDN (Cloudflare), analytics (e.g., Google), or email tools, under data processing agreements.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights. Data is stored within the UK/EU, with safeguards for transfers outside (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
6. Data Security
We use encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your data. In case of a breach affecting 250+ individuals or sensitive data, we’ll notify the ICO within 72 hours.
7. Data Retention
- Personal data is kept for as long as necessary for the purpose collected (e.g., 1 year for newsletter subscribers).
- Journalistic data may be retained indefinitely under public interest exemptions, with anonymization where possible.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights to:
- Access your data (request a copy).
- Correct inaccurate data.
- Erase data (subject to journalistic exemptions).
- Restrict processing.
- Object to processing (e.g., for marketing).
- Data portability.
To exercise these, email [email protected]. We may charge a fee for excessive requests.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.
10. Children’s Data
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. If identified, we’ll delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
NHNN Ltd Company Number: 16719465 Registered Office: 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ Email: [email protected]
13. ICO Complaints
If you’re dissatisfied, contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.
