Privacy Policy

Onlinegazette.uk respects user privacy and is committed to transparent data handling practices. This policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal information.

Data Collection and Purposes

We collect minimal personal information necessary to operate our platform. Data collection occurs only when users voluntarily submit information through our contact form or subscribe to notifications. Information collected may include:

Email address (for contact and notification purposes)
Name and affiliated organization (for correction requests)
Subject matter and description of inquiry

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent legislation, personal data processing is based on:

User consent (for newsletter subscriptions)
Contractual necessity (to respond to inquiries)
Legal obligation (to maintain records of content removal requests)

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for the duration necessary to fulfill the stated purposes. Contact form submissions related to content corrections are retained for a minimum of one year to document the handling process. Newsletter subscribers may request deletion at any time.

Third-Party Sharing

Onlinegazette.uk does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be disclosed only when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

User Rights

Under applicable privacy legislation, you have the right to:

Access personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request erasure of your data
Restrict processing of your information
Withdraw consent at any time

Submit such requests via our contact form with appropriate identification.

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Contact and Complaints

For privacy concerns or inquiries regarding your data, please use our contact form. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.