1. Introduction
Protecting your personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit masternews.co.uk, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.
Personal data means any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, IP address, or information about your online activity.
By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The entity responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
Master News
Website: https://masternews.co.uk/
Email: masternewsofficial@gmail.com
The data controller is the person or organization that determines the purposes and methods of processing personal information.
3. Hosting
Our website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider.
The hosting provider may automatically collect and store technical information through server logs, including:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited on our website
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
This information is technically necessary to ensure the secure, stable, and reliable operation of our website.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in maintaining a secure and functional website.
Where required, we maintain a data processing agreement with our hosting provider.
4. Server Log Files
Our hosting provider automatically collects information in so-called server log files.
The collected information may include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing device
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is not combined with other data sources.
Server log files are collected for security purposes, including detecting technical issues, preventing misuse, and protecting our website from unauthorized access.
The data is deleted when it is no longer required for these purposes unless legal retention obligations apply.
5. Cookies
Master News uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help improve website functionality and user experience.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our website. They allow important website functions to work properly.
These cookies are processed based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR because we have a legitimate interest in providing a functional website.
Optional Cookies
If we use analytics, statistics, or marketing cookies, these will only be activated after receiving your explicit consent.
The legal basis for optional cookies is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and applicable cookie regulations.
You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our website or by adjusting your browser settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
6. Contacting Us by Email
If you contact us via email, we will store and process your message, including any personal information you provide, in order to respond to your request.
The information collected may include:
- Your name (if provided)
- Email address
- Message content
- Any additional information included in your communication
We do not share this information with third parties without your consent unless required by law.
The legal basis for processing this information is:
- Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, where your request relates to a contractual matter
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, where processing is based on our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries
We retain this information only for as long as necessary to handle your request.
7. Analytics and Statistics
If we use analytics or tracking services on this website, they are used only to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our content and user experience.
Such services may collect information including:
- Website visits
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
- General location information
Analytics cookies are only used after your consent where required by applicable laws.
If no analytics service is active, the following applies:
Master News does not use analytics or tracking services to monitor visitor behavior.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
Right of Access (Article 15 GDPR)
You have the right to request information about the personal data we process about you.
Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (Article 17 GDPR)
You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18 GDPR)
You may request limitations on how your personal data is processed.
Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR)
You may object to certain types of processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3) GDPR)
You may withdraw previously provided consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: masternewsofficial@gmail.com
9. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully or your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to submit a complaint to the relevant data protection authority.
You may contact the data protection authority responsible for your location.
10. SSL/TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security purposes.
You can identify an encrypted connection by checking that your browser address begins with https:// and displays a lock icon.
SSL encryption helps protect information transmitted between your browser and our website from unauthorized access.
11. Third-Party Websites and External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or security policies of these external websites and are not responsible for how they handle personal information.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through external links.
12. Copyright and Content Information
Content published on Master News may include references to third-party names, brands, trademarks, images, or external sources.
All trademarks, logos, and brand names belong to their respective owners and are used for informational and identification purposes only.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, or legal requirements.
The updated version will always be published on this page with the revised date.