This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, westbromalbionnews.co.uk.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we, Steve Bellingham, the independent operator of the fan hub website westbromalbionnews.co.uk, collect, use, and protect your personal data. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data that you provide to us when you use our contact form. This 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 the contact form. We may also process your data based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), such as improving our website and services.
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 for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Access logs will be retained for a limited period as per our data retention policy.
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 personal data is hosted on Cloudflare R2, a secure cloud storage solution. We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to request erasure of your personal data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to the processing of your data.
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at deploy@fanhub.local. We will respond to your request in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Last updated: 2026-05-07