Last Updated: 10/09/2025
This Privacy Notice explains how News Plug (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website [www.newsplug.co.uk] (the “Site”) and related services (together, the “Services”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information transparently and lawfully.
News Plug is a digital news and media platform. For the purposes of UK data protection law, News Plug is the data controller of your personal information.
If you have questions, you can contact us at:
Email: info@newsplug.co.uk
or via Social Media @newsplugofficial or @NewsplugUK
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our Services:
Identity and Contact Data: name, email address, phone number (if you sign up for newsletters, contact us, or enter competitions).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and cookie data.
Usage Data: information about how you use our Site, such as pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
Marketing and Communications Data: your preferences in receiving updates, promotions, or newsletters from us.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as health information or political beliefs) unless you choose to provide it.
We use your information for purposes including:
To provide and personalise our Services.
To send you newsletters or updates if you have subscribed.
To respond to enquiries and support requests.
To analyse traffic, improve performance, and enhance the user experience.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
To protect against fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity.
Under data protection law, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent (when you sign up for newsletters or marketing).
Contract (when we need to provide services you requested).
Legal Obligation (when required by law or regulators).
Legitimate Interests (to improve our Site, maintain security, and grow our business).
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
Trusted service providers (e.g. web hosting, analytics, email delivery).
Regulators, law enforcement, or courts where legally required.
Business partners if we run joint promotions or events.
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
Technical/analytics data: typically no longer than 26 months.
Legal or contractual records: as required by law.
You have the following rights under UK and EU data protection law:
To access a copy of your data.
To request correction or deletion.
To restrict or object to our processing.
To withdraw consent (where applicable).
To request data portability.
You can exercise your rights at any time by contacting us at Info@newsplug.co.uk.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Analyse site traffic and improve functionality.
Remember your preferences.
Support advertising and social media features.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
