Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 September 2026
Who we are and our role as data controller
newscruxly operates this commercial website from the United Kingdom. We act as the data controller for personal data collected through the site. This means we decide the purposes and means of processing your personal data in connection with the Course A newsroom production guide and related services focused on editorial planning, studio reports, camera coordination and clear workflows for news delivery.
Scope of this notice
This privacy policy applies to all visitors and users of the website who are located in the United Kingdom. It covers information collected when you browse pages, submit the contact form, interact with the cookie banner or otherwise provide data to us. It does not apply to third-party sites linked from our pages.
Categories of personal data and sources
We collect contact details such as name and email address when you use the contact form. We also collect technical data including IP address, browser type, device information and usage statistics through cookies and similar technologies. Data is obtained directly from you when you interact with the site and automatically from your device when you visit.
Purposes of processing and legal bases
We process contact data to respond to enquiries on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing customer support. Technical data is processed to ensure site functionality and security under the same legitimate interest basis. Where you consent via the cookie banner we process certain analytics cookies under consent. We may also process data to comply with legal obligations such as record keeping required by UK law.
Whether providing data is required
Providing contact details through the form is voluntary. If you choose not to supply them we may be unable to respond to your enquiry. Technical data is collected automatically but you can limit it by adjusting browser settings or rejecting non-essential cookies via the banner.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand usage. Details of the specific cookies employed and how to manage them are set out in our separate Cookie Policy which is accessible via the site-wide cookie banner.
Processors, recipients and legal disclosures
We engage service providers such as hosting companies, email delivery platforms and analytics providers to process data on our behalf under appropriate contracts. We may disclose data where required by law, for example in response to a court order or regulatory request from a UK authority.
International transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred internationally we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved for use under UK GDPR together with supplementary measures where necessary.
Retention periods
Contact form data is retained for up to two years after the last interaction to allow us to address follow-up enquiries. Technical logs are kept for twelve months for security and operational purposes. Cookies have varying lifespans as described in the Cookie Policy. Data is deleted or anonymised once the retention period expires unless a longer period is required by law.
Security and data minimisation
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or alteration. We collect only the data necessary for the stated purposes and regularly review our processing activities to avoid excessive collection.
Your data subject rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection to processing. To exercise any of these rights please contact us using the details below or the contact form on our Contacts page.
Withdrawing consent and objecting to marketing
Where processing is based on consent you may withdraw it at any time by adjusting cookie preferences or notifying us. You also have the right to object to direct marketing and any profiling carried out for that purpose.
Right to complain
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK supervisory authority, using their website or contact channels.
Children and age restrictions
Our website and services are intended for adult professionals and are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
Automated decision-making and profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page with the last-updated date clearly shown. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
To contact us about data protection matters please use the form on our Contacts page or write to News UK, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF, United Kingdom or email [email protected].