Effective Date: 8 July 2025
Last Updated: 8 July 2025
At The Breadline Bulletin (https://breadlinebulletin.co.uk), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use, store, and protect it. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by The Breadline Bulletin, a UK-based independent news blog covering cost-of-living, finance, weather, and public interest stories. If you have questions about this policy, you can reach us at:
📧 contact@breadlinebulletin.co.uk
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Comments or messages you leave on blog posts
- Information submitted via contact forms (name, email address, etc.)
- Newsletter sign-ups (email address only)
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device information
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may:
- Remember your preferences
- Measure site performance
- Serve personalized ads (via Google AdSense or similar networks)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings or clear them at any time.
More info: All About Cookies
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to comments or queries
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To send occasional updates or newsletters (only if you’ve opted in)
- To deliver relevant ads via third-party services
5. Third-Party Services We Use
We may share limited data with trusted third-party tools and partners:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic analytics and user behavior insights |
| Google AdSense | Serving relevant ads |
| Mailchimp or other email service | Managing newsletter subscriptions |
| WordPress Plugins | Site speed, forms, SEO, etc. (e.g., Rank Math, Litespeed Cache) |
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy which you can review.
6. Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Twitter posts). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the external site directly.
Those websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve future comments automatically.
Newsletter and contact form data are stored securely until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the following rights:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@breadlinebulletin.co.uk.
9. Data Protection
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure server hosting
- Limited admin access
- Regular plugin updates
However, no system is 100% secure, and you use the site at your own risk.
10. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after updates implies acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns, email:
📧 contact@breadlinebulletin.co.uk