This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, https://blackburnrovnews.co.uk.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the independent fan hub website, Blackburn ROV News, operated by Steve Bellingham. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide to us voluntarily through our contact form, which includes your name and email address. Additionally, our servers automatically collect access logs that may include your IP address, browser type, and access times.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for processing your personal data is primarily based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) when you provide your information through our contact form. We also process data based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for the purpose of maintaining and improving our website.

4. Data Retention Period

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Access logs will be retained for a limited period as required by our hosting provider.

5. Cookies

Our website uses minimal first-party cookies to enhance user experience. We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising cookies, ensuring that your browsing experience remains private.

6. Data Hosting

Your data is hosted on Cloudflare R2, which provides secure and reliable data storage. We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights: - Right to access: You can request copies of your personal data. - Right to rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate data. - Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data. - Right to portability: You can request to transfer your data to another organization. - Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data. - Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

8. Contact Information

For any inquiries or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at deploy@fanhub.local. We will respond to your request in a timely manner.

Last updated: 2026-05-07