Effective Date: July 2025
At Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News, we are committed to protecting your privacy. As a trusted local news source providing free community updates and specialist investigative reporting, we understand the importance of respecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information you share with us when you visit our website: https://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/
We encourage you to read this carefully. If you have any questions, you can always reach us using the contact details provided at the end of this policy.
Who we are
Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News is a local news platform dedicated to delivering free, high-quality journalism to the Runcorn and Widnes communities. From breaking news to in-depth investigations, we aim to inform and empower our readers while maintaining the highest standards of transparency and responsibility.
What information we collect
We collect only the data we need to run the website effectively, improve our services, and keep you informed. This may include:
Personal information you provide
If you sign up for newsletters, enter a competition, submit a story tip, or contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Technical information
When you browse our site, we collect anonymised details like IP address, browser type, device information, and which pages you view. This helps us understand reader behaviour and improve site performance.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Like most websites, we use cookies to personalise your experience, remember preferences, and gather analytics on how our site is used. You can adjust your cookie settings at any time in your browser.
How we use your information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To deliver news, updates, and insights relevant to you
- To send newsletters or alerts you’ve subscribed to
- To respond to your comments, questions, or story submissions
- To understand how people are using our site and improve our content and services
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
We do not sell your personal data or share it with third-party advertisers for targeted marketing.
How we protect your information
We take data security seriously. We use industry-standard measures to safeguard your information, including secure servers, encryption where appropriate, and restricted access to personal data within our organisation.
While no system can guarantee 100% security, we work hard to protect your information and to act swiftly if any issues arise.
Who we share information with
In limited cases, we may share information with:
Service providers (such as email delivery platforms or website hosting companies) who help us operate the site and must follow strict data protection agreements
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law, or to protect against fraud or misuse
We will never sell your information to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
Your rights and choices
You have rights over your personal data, including:
The right to access, correct, or delete the data we hold about you
The right to withdraw consent for communications, such as unsubscribing from newsletters
The right to object to certain uses of your data or to request restrictions
If you want to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children’s privacy
Our website is not specifically directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have unintentionally gathered data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Links to other websites
From time to time, we may link to external sites for additional information or resources. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Updates to this policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We recommend checking back from time to time to stay informed.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch:
Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News
Email: privacy@runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk