This Privacy Policy outlines how Birmingham City News collects, uses, and protects your personal data. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is respected and protected.
At Birmingham City News, we collect personal data that you provide to us voluntarily through our contact form, which includes your name and email address. Additionally, we may collect server access logs that contain information such as your IP address, browser type, and access times. This data is essential for the operation and security of our website.
Our 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 under Article 6(1)(f) for legitimate interests, such as improving our website and ensuring its security.
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, this means we will keep your data for as long as you are subscribed to our communications or until you request its deletion.
Birmingham City News uses minimal first-party cookies to enhance your experience on our website. We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising cookies, ensuring that your browsing data is not shared with external parties.
Your personal data is hosted on Cloudflare R2, a reliable cloud storage service that provides security and performance for our website. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is processed securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to access your data, the right to request rectification of inaccurate data, the right to erasure, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing. If you believe that your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.
If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at deploy@fanhub.local. We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring your rights are upheld.
Last updated: 2026-05-07
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