Privacy Policy

This policy explains how Post Local News (“PLN”, “we” or “our platform”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you browse local information or publish content via our service.

In brief: we collect only the information strictly necessary for the platform to operate, and we never sell it.

1. Data we collect

Technical data: truncated IP address, browser type, operating system (for statistical and security purposes).
Account data: name, email address and role (local council, association, business) for verified contributors.
Usage data: article views, language preferences, notification subscriptions.

2. Purposes

We use your data to:

Provide access to real-time local news;
Secure the platform and prevent unlawful postings;
Improve usability (using aggregated and anonymised statistics);
Send notifications according to your settings.

3. Retention period

Security logs are retained for 12 months. Information necessary for contributor accounts is stored until the account is deleted or for 3 years of inactivity.

4. Cookies and trackers

PLN uses only session cookies essential for the proper functioning of the site and for authentication. No advertising cookies are set.

5. Your rights

In accordance with the GDPR and the amended French Data Protection Act, you have rights of access, rectification, objection, erasure, and restriction. To exercise them, contact contact@postlocalnews.co.uk.

6. Processing and hosting

Data is hosted in France by an ISO 27001-certified provider. No transfers outside the EU are carried out.

7. Contact

For any questions about privacy, write to us at contact@postlocalnews.co.uk.